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U Router

visualstudio.comInference & model serving

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 20 Sep 2026. How this is checked

U Router is a VS Code extension that runs a local OpenAI-compatible proxy for routing LLM requests. It selects models using project context, prompt features, and session intent, then displays spending compared with a baseline for developers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reduces LLM spending by selecting cheaper models for requests based on project and session context.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers using LLM-powered coding tools

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: analytics

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows, macos, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: unknown.

U Router is an Inference & model serving project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It reduces LLM spending by selecting cheaper models for requests based on project and session context. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for developers using LLM-powered coding tools. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: U Router is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind U Router is AKULA MANIDEEP REDDY, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are model routing, local proxy, and openAI compatibility. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Model routing
  • Local proxy
  • OpenAI compatibility
  • Cost dashboard
  • Project context
  • Session intent

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
llm-routingmodel-proxyinference-costsvscode-extension
AI capabilities
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Inference: Local

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Built with & integrations

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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed20 Sep · 08:15 UTC
    U Router seen via VS Code Marketplace
    Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about U Router

What does U Router do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: U Router reduces LLM spending by selecting cheaper models for requests based on project and session context. It is catalogued under Inference & model serving on PulseGate.
Who is U Router for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: U Router is a B2B product built for developers using LLM-powered coding tools.
Does U Router have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — U Router is free to use.
What platforms does U Router run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: U Router runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is U Router still active?
Unverified. U Router has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who makes U Router?
U Router is developed by AKULA MANIDEEP REDDY.
How long has U Router been around?
U Router first shipped in 2026.
Does U Router have an API or integrations?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Yes — U Router exposes a public API.

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