Inference providers may need cache policies that respect tool-call timeout settings

lucasmeijer · x · 2026-07-26

The post asks whether inference providers should factor tool-call timeout settings into how long they cache a conversation.

The author suggests that a fixed “always 5 minutes” cache policy is probably not optimal, because tool-call behavior and timeout expectations can vary by workflow. It is a small but practical infra question about session caching policy in tool-using systems.

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