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LiteLLM Proxy Silently Drops All Models After Extended Runtime — Config-Only No-DB Mode Bug

Fix LiteLLM proxy memory leak / state corruption bug where configured models disappear from routing pool after prolonged operation without database backend Includes evidence for LiteLLM troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated June 1, 2026 3 sources Needs local verification

Category: LiteLLM
Error signature: Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration
Quick fix: Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.
Updated: June 1, 2026
Verification status: Source-backed
Evidence: 3 public source URLs

Before you change production

This page includes public source URLs in the imported troubleshooting record. Compare those references with your version and environment before applying changes.

Reproduce the smallest failing action and save non-secret logs before changing configuration.
Check versions for LiteLLM, related SDKs, package managers, CI runners, and hosting providers.
Change one setting or dependency at a time, then rerun the same failing command or request.
Avoid destructive commands, credential rotation, billing changes, or security relaxations without a rollback plan.

What this error means

Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration is a LiteLLM failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix litellm proxy memory leak / state corruption bug where configured models disappear from routing pool after prolonged operation without database backend. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

GitHub issue BerriAI/litellm #25350 shows active production bug affecting multi-provider proxy setups. Combined with #25469 PR and general proxy routing timeout/rate-limit issues found via search. Affects production systems using LiteLLM as centralized LLM gateway — high commercial value as organizations depend on reliable model routing. No existing dev-error-db coverage for this proxy-specific stability issue.

Common causes

GitHub issue BerriAI/litellm #25350 shows active production bug affecting multi-provider proxy setups. Combined with #25469 PR and general proxy routing timeout/rate-limit issues found via search. Affects production systems using LiteLLM as centralized LLM gateway — high commercial value as organizations depend on reliable model routing. No existing dev-error-db coverage for this proxy-specific stability issue.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration.
Check the LiteLLM account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

Platform/tool-specific checks

Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Diagnostic flow for this page

Match Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with LiteLLM versions, account scope, provider settings, and deployment context.
Check the listed common causes in order, starting with the cause that best matches your logs.
Use the evidence status below to decide whether to confirm against public sources or official documentation.
Apply one reversible change, rerun the smallest failing action, and keep rollback notes.

FAQ

What does Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration mean in LiteLLM?

Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration indicates the workflow described by "LiteLLM Proxy Silently Drops All Models After Extended Runtime — Config-Only No-DB Mode Bug" failed in a LiteLLM context. Start by confirming the exact signature and the component that emitted it.

What should I check first for Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: GitHub issue BerriAI/litellm #25350 shows active production bug affecting multi-provider proxy setups. Combined with #25469 PR and general proxy routing timeout/rate-limit issues found via search. Affects production systems using LiteLLM as centralized LLM gateway — high commercial value as organizations depend on reliable model routing. No existing dev-error-db coverage for this proxy-specific stability issue.

Is the Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration guidance source-backed?

The "LiteLLM Proxy Silently Drops All Models After Extended Runtime — Config-Only No-DB Mode Bug" page is labeled source-backed. It has 3 public source URLs from github.com, docs.litellm.ai, so use that evidence status when deciding how much additional verification you need.

When should I avoid the quick fix for Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration?

For "LiteLLM Proxy Silently Drops All Models After Extended Runtime — Config-Only No-DB Mode Bug", avoid applying "Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time." when the error text differs, the affected version or provider is different, or the change would touch credentials, billing, DNS, production deploy settings, or irreversible data.

What should I collect before debugging Proxy silently drops all models after extended runtime (config-only, no DB) — all LLM API calls start returning Not Fund Error despite valid configuration?

For "LiteLLM Proxy Silently Drops All Models After Extended Runtime — Config-Only No-DB Mode Bug", collect the failing LiteLLM command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.