Implement Dynamic Retry Mechanism to Handle OpenAI API Rate Limits

[elersong]

I am a first-time user of the OpenAI API for GPT-4o and have encountered a limitation due to the low rate limits on my account. During my usage, I've found that my attempts to utilize the "Code Ability" feature frequently stall out because I quickly hit the per-minute rate limit.

Feature Request:

I am requesting the implementation of a retry mechanism or a waiting period that allows the server to automatically handle and wait out the per-minute rate limitations imposed by the OpenAI API. This feature should include a parser to read the suggested wait time from the OpenAI rate limiting error and wait at least that amount of time before retrying.

Proposed Solution:

• Retry Mechanism: Implement a system where, upon encountering a rate limit error, the server will automatically wait for the required amount of time before retrying the request.

• Error Parsing: Integrate a parser that reads the suggested wait time from the OpenAI rate limiting error response and ensures the server waits for at least that amount of time.

• Configurable Wait Time: Allow users to configure additional wait time if desired, beyond the suggested minimum.

• Notification: Provide logs to inform the user that the system is waiting due to rate limit restrictions and the duration of the wait.

Benefits:

• Improved user experience by reducing manual intervention.

• Allowing users to fully utilize the "Coding Ability" feature without being disrupted by rate limit issues.

• Efficient handling of rate limits by adhering to the suggested wait times provided by OpenAI, optimizing the retry mechanism.

Additional Context:

• Users with higher rate limits may not face this issue as frequently, but for new users or those with lower limits, this feature is essential to ensure consistent functionality.

• This feature would particularly benefit users who are in the early stages of exploring and integrating the OpenAI API into their projects.