Sendev: AI Core

What this solution does

Sendev: AI Core is a free core module for integrating neural networks into 1C-Bitrix. It centralizes management of providers, access keys, prompts, and logging, offering a unified API for catalogs, SEO, marketing, CRM, chat bots, and custom developments. This architecture eliminates the need for individual functional modules to handle infrastructure setup, error processing, and caching independently. Administrators configure parameters in the control panel, while modules retrieve ready-made text responses via the gateway.

The module includes a library of ready-made prompt templates, an interactive Sandbox for testing requests without programming, and comprehensive built-in documentation.

Sendev: AI Core serves as a unified gateway for processing all artificial intelligence requests on a website. The module includes preconfigured profiles for providers: Dummy, OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Qwen/DashScope, Mistral, Groq, Together, Cerebras, and Hugging Face Router. Access keys are stored securely using AES-256-GCM encryption, are not displayed in the interface, and are excluded from logs.

The built-in prompt library features categories for SEO, marketing, IT, text generation, documents, translations, idea generation, education, business, and travel. It supports variable substitution (e.g., {{NAME}}) and version control for templates. A sandbox environment allows testing requests directly within the admin panel, including prompt previews and automatic model selection.

A caching system stores repeated responses with a configurable Time To Live (TTL). Long-running tasks are handled via a queue with automatic processing by an agent. The operation log records token usage, costs, duration, masked response previews, and error details. Database support is provided via D7 ORM for MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.

The module includes a ready-to-use endpoint for integration with Bitrix24 AI Engine. The interface is available in Russian and English. This solution is designed for developers building modules with AI capabilities, web studios creating sites on Bitrix, and site owners seeking a secure, code-free method to connect neural networks.

The Sendev: AI Core module is distributed free of charge and is permitted for use in any 1C-Bitrix projects, including commercial developments and client websites.

Unlike a minimal core, this module includes a prompt library, a visual Sandbox, and comprehensive Documentation. These components were added to adapt the tool, originally designed for internal tasks, to the needs of external developers and site administrators. This approach allows for prompt management, request testing, and feature exploration without modifying source code or relying on a debugger.

The module comes with pre-configured profiles for the following providers: Dummy (test mode without external calls), OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Qwen/DashScope, Mistral, Groq, Together, Cerebras, and Hugging Face Router. Any API compatible with the OpenAI standard can be connected using the built-in driver. Developers also have the option to create a custom integration driver.

No programming is required to configure providers, prompts, and tests; all operations are performed via the administrative panel. To use AI capabilities from a custom module or component, minimal PHP code is needed, with a ready example provided in the documentation.

API keys are stored exclusively in the AI Core providers directory in encrypted form (AES-256-GCM). After saving, keys are not displayed in the admin interface and are not logged. All external requests are transmitted solely over the secure HTTPS protocol.

When removing the module, you can select the 'Save Data' option. In this case, tables containing providers, prompts, logs, and cache remain in the database. Administrative pages and agents are removed regardless.

The module supports PostgreSQL. Tables are created using D7 ORM, ensuring compatibility with MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.

If a provider stops working, an administrator can disable it, enable another, or change its priority directly from the list at any time. This requires no code changes to the website. Modules operating through the Gateway will continue to function.

The module supports asynchronous processing of long-running tasks via a dedicated queue table and a specialized QueueAgent. This ensures that background operations do not block access to the admin panel or REST endpoints.

For integration with Bitrix24 AI Engine, the module provides the endpoint /bitrix/tools/sendev.aicore/engine.php. This address must be registered as an AI service within the Bitrix24 interface. The module includes the EngineRegistrar class, which contains an example of the correct payload format.

General iT can install “Sendev: AI Core”, configure its settings and verify its operation in the existing project.