Patch Release: GitLab AI Gateway 18.8.1 Boosts OpenAI Integration

GitLab AI Gateway 18.8.1 Patch Release Improves OpenAI Compatibility

The GitLab team has rolled out the latest patch release GitLab AI Gateway 18.8.1 to address a specific compatibility issue with OpenAI’s newer models. This release ensures that the AI Gateway remains robust and adaptable for GitLab users integrating AI into their DevSecOps pipelines.

Previously, users might have encountered errors when leveraging OpenAI models that included function definitions. These errors stemmed from the way request bodies were structured, leading to invalid_request_error messages. With version 18.8.1, GitLab has corrected this behaviour by updating its completions endpoint for OpenAI. The request is now correctly relayed under the property 'tool_choice': 'auto', allowing models such as gpt-4-1106-preview to function without complications.

This release underlines GitLab’s commitment to delivering a seamless AI experience within its platform and highlights the value of AI Gateway for development teams embracing artificial intelligence tools at scale.

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