# provider (proveedor)

A service that runs AI models and answers your backend's API requests, such as Tokentide or Vercel AI Gateway.

**Example:** For example, your app calls Tokentide as its main AI provider and switches to Vercel AI Gateway as a backup provider if Tokentide is busy.


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Source: [Agentic Makers](https://agenticmakers.app/en/glossary/provider) · License: CC BY 4.0