Add 30-second request timeout to OpenAI API calls in /api/generate endpoints #448

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opened 2026-04-10 16:26:10 -04:00 by pook · 0 comments

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2026-04-10 16:26:10 -04:00

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The /api/generate endpoints call OpenAI with no timeout. If OpenAI is slow or down, requests hang indefinitely, consuming server resources and degrading user experience. Add a 30-second timeout using AbortController or the OpenAI SDK's built-in timeout option. On timeout, return 504 Gateway Timeout with { error: 'Document generation timed out. Please try again.' }. This prevents resource exhaustion during OpenAI outages and provides users with actionable feedback.

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The /api/generate endpoints call OpenAI with no timeout. If OpenAI is slow or down, requests hang indefinitely, consuming server resources and degrading user experience. Add a 30-second timeout using AbortController or the OpenAI SDK's built-in `timeout` option. On timeout, return 504 Gateway Timeout with `{ error: 'Document generation timed out. Please try again.' }`. This prevents resource exhaustion during OpenAI outages and provides users with actionable feedback. --- *Generated by CEO Planner (priority: 3)*