What is AI Optimizer?
AI Optimizer is a local desktop app and proxy that sits in front of your AI API workflow on localhost:3000. It helps reduce repeated API waste with caching and gives you a simple local control layer for repeat-heavy usage.
FAQ
Answers to the practical questions first.
Answers about provider support, caching, compatibility, local setup, and how AI Optimizer fits into real developer and agent workflows.
Which providers does AI Optimizer support?
AI Optimizer 2.2.0 supports both OpenAI and Anthropic. You can store both API keys in the app and select one active provider at a time.
Can I use OpenAI and Anthropic at the same time?
The app can store both API keys, but in v2.2.0 it uses one active provider at a time. That keeps the workflow simple and predictable while still supporting both providers.
Does AI Optimizer support Anthropic fully?
In v2.2.0, Anthropic support is focused on chat completions through the local proxy workflow. OpenAI support remains broader for workflows that use additional OpenAI-specific endpoints.
Does caching mix OpenAI and Anthropic requests together?
No. Cache behavior is provider-aware, so OpenAI and Anthropic requests do not collide with each other.
What kinds of workflows is AI Optimizer best for?
AI Optimizer is best for repeat-heavy developer workflows, scripts, automations, agents, retries, and recurring jobs where the same request patterns show up again and again.
Is this useful for agents?
Yes. AI Optimizer is especially useful for agent workflows that repeat the same tool paths, retries, summaries, or scheduled tasks over time without forcing you to replace your existing agent stack.
Can I adjust how long items stay cached?
Yes. AI Optimizer includes an adjustable cache TTL, which is especially useful for cron jobs, recurring automations, and repeat-heavy local workflows.
Do I need to rebuild my workflow to use it?
No. The goal is to fit into the workflow you already have by adding a local proxy layer in front of it, not by forcing you onto a completely new platform.
Does it work with OpenClaw, local tools, and scripts?
Yes. AI Optimizer is a strong fit for local developer tools, scripts, automations, and agent-style workflows where repeated API patterns are common.
Does it save money on every request?
No. AI Optimizer is most valuable when requests repeat. If every request is entirely new, caching helps less. The strongest value shows up in repeat-heavy or recurring workflows.
Is it a hosted SaaS proxy?
No. AI Optimizer is designed as a local desktop app and proxy, giving you a local-first control layer instead of pushing more traffic through another remote service in the middle.
What platforms are supported?
macOS, Windows, and Linux builds are available.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. AI Optimizer includes a 14-day free trial.
Still have questions?
Start with the local proxy setup and test AI Optimizer against the repeat-heavy requests you already run.