We should probably use RwLock for API key & base url?

[AlbertMarashi]

Problem

We're currently using Mutexes but it makes sense to use a RwLock since it allows multiple readers at the same time.

Solution

Use RwLock

Let me know your thoughts

[notdanilo]

TBH, I would rather have a structure holding the key instead of setting it globally.

[rellfy]

TBH, I would rather have a structure holding the key instead of setting it globally.

We could keep the option of setting a global key, for simplicity, and also allow for specifying a key (to override the global) within the builder pattern for each API. This keeps it simple for users that only need to use a single key while allowing for users that need multiple keys.

[greenboxal]

TBH, I would rather have a structure holding the key instead of setting it globally.

Same. To be honest, I don't expect a library like this to even assume any defaults from the env.

[InAnYan]

IMHO

• It's not idiomatic Rust.
• It's not hard to program a local struct.
• Tons of libraries provide a Client struct.
• Why would you make global variables at all in 2024 (or in 2022, when you made a first commit), considering how they are perceived now?

Sorry, if I sound too critical. But I just got highly triggered 😆

You have a very good and interesting library, but I would certainly NOT use it in my projects.

What if I want to build a multi-agent system? Use different, but OpenAI compatible API, different keys for different projects?, etc.