# Respan launches open-source Rust AI gateway built around plugins

Respan, a Y Combinator W24 startup, has launched an open-source AI gateway written in Rust that is structured around a plugin system. The tool sits between applications and AI model providers, aiming to handle routing and related tasks with Rust's performance and a modular, extensible design. It is aimed at developers who want more control over how their apps connect to AI services.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50167583) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:29 +0000