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15th May 2026
A new release of the datasette-llm-limits plugin, version 0.1a0, has been announced by its maintainers. This plugin allows users to set up spending limits for Large Language Model (LLM) usage within the Datasette database management system.
- The configuration can be done via a JSON-like block in the `plugins` section of the Datasette configuration file.
- This new release is part of an ongoing effort to manage and limit LLM costs, particularly for per-user daily usage with a budget set at 1.00 USD.
- The plugin works in conjunction with other related tools like datasette-llm and datasette-llm-accountant.
Recent articles on the topic include:
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: more expensive, but Google plan to use it for everything – May 19th, 2026.
- The last six months in LLMs in five minutes – May 18th, 2026.
- anthropic-data-center-deal”>Notes on the xAI/Anthropic data center deal – May 7th, 2026.
This release highlights the ongoing efforts in managing costs associated with LLMs and emphasizes the importance of such tools for maintaining operational budgets.
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– The datasette-llm-limits plugin has been updated to version 0.1a0, allowing users to set spending limits on LLM usage within Datasette.
– This new release is a part of efforts to manage costs associated with large language models (LLMs) and includes tools like datasette-llm-accountant for tracking expenses.
– The plugin can be configured via the `plugins` section in Datasette’s configuration file, setting spending limits per user or globally.
– Recent articles cover related developments such as the Gemini 3.5 Flash release, trends in LLMs over the last six months, and notes on a data center deal between xAI/Anthropic.
This update is significant for maintaining operational budgets while managing costs associated with deploying and using LLMs within applications like Datasette.
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Originally published at simonwillison.net. Curated by AI Maestro.
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