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Which free LLM APIs are reliable enough for lightweight agents?

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I’ve been testing recurring free LLM APIs for background agents, small automations, and occasional coding tasks. I’m only including actual recurring free access here—not signup credits or short trials. Most limits and model lineups change frequently, so I’d still check the provider dashboard before…

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