I made a GitHub guide to free LLM APIs for prototypes and side projects

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Hi everyone! I maintain free-llm-apis, a guide to help developers choose an LLM API when working with a limited budget. It covers providers such as Google AI Studio, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter, including: Which use cases each provider suits. Free tiers versus limited trial credits. Usage limits and privacy considerations.

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