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Model-routing API concepts.
Learn the conceptual request flow behind Ethen routing, including request shape, lane selection, response visibility, errors, and fallback behavior where configured. Exact endpoint, SDK, credential, and command details belong in implementation reference.
Request lifecycle
Start with the work the request needs to do, then understand how configuration, routing, and response state shape the result.
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Explain request shape concepts before exact endpoints are documented. A clear mental model reduces later integration mistakes.
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Map API requests to flagship, open, and local model lanes where supported. Lane selection should be explained by task and policy, not only by names.
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Describe response visibility, request history, and evidence records. Response visibility matters because operational review often begins after the call completes.
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Explain errors and fallback behavior where configured. Error handling is part of integration design and deserves conceptual clarity.
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Connect API documentation to Gateway and Platform API pages. Evidence matters because the request path should be inspectable later.
Core concepts
Use these concepts to understand the routing surface before moving to exact implementation details.
- Request shape
- Describe the task, context, preferred lane, and workflow metadata where applicable.
- Lane selection
- Map work to flagship, open, or local lanes where supported.
- Visibility
- Route information, status, errors, and evidence can be exposed where available so builders can inspect what happened.
- Fallbacks
- Fallback behavior depends on configuration. Gateway docs provide related routing detail.
- Scope of this page
- This page covers conceptual request flow and routing behavior. Exact endpoints, SDK signatures, credentials, and command examples belong in implementation reference.
FAQ
- Are these complete API docs?
- This page provides reference direction for model-routing API concepts. Exact endpoints, SDKs, auth methods, and code samples should come from final technical documentation. It is the conceptual guide to how an Ethen API surface for model work should be understood.
- What does a model-routing request include?
- A request may include task intent, context, lane preference, workflow metadata, and response needs depending on the final API design.
- Can API requests use local models?
- Local model routing depends on supported runtime configuration. When available, local-lane usage should remain visible in the request record. Request shape, lane choice, response visibility, error handling, and evidence expectations.
- How does fallback behavior appear?
- Fallback behavior depends on route configuration. The docs should help builders understand how route changes are represented and reviewed.
- Where do errors appear?
- Errors should be represented as visible request states that help teams retry, inspect evidence, or adjust routing. Because integrations are easier to design when their review and failure story are clear up front.
- How do API docs relate to Gateway docs?
- API docs explain request and response direction. Gateway docs explain routing concepts, lanes, and fallback planning. It helps builders plan the right request model before they depend on exact reference material.
Understand the request path before you build.
Use this guide for the conceptual request model, then move to the Platform API for implementation details.