Proxy request tags docs (#22129)

* docs: document x-litellm-tags header and request body tags parameter

- Add documentation for x-litellm-tags header (comma-separated or array)
- Add documentation for tags in request body
- Clarify that dynamic tags override config tags

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* docs: consolidate tag documentation and improve cross-references

- Make request_tags.md the single source of truth for all tag options
- Add cross-reference from cost_tracking.md to request_tags.md
- Document both direct tags and metadata.tags formats
- Add key/team tag setup and custom header tracking to request_tags.md
- Reduce duplication and make navigation clearer

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* docs: use generic examples instead of specific company names

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* docs: clarify x-litellm-tags header format is comma-separated string

HTTP headers are always strings, not arrays. Remove misleading
array format documentation for the header parameter.

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## Custom Tags
:::tip See Full Request Tags Documentation
For comprehensive documentation on all tag options including `x-litellm-tags` header, request body `tags`, and config-based tags, see the dedicated [Request Tags](./request_tags.md) page.
:::
Requirements:
- Virtual Keys & a database should be set up, see [virtual keys](https://docs.litellm.ai/docs/proxy/virtual_keys)
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import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
# Request Tags for Spend Tracking
Add tags to model deployments to track spend by environment, AWS account, or any custom label.
Tags appear in the `request_tags` field of LiteLLM spend logs.
:::info Requirements
Virtual Keys & a database should be set up. See [Virtual Keys Setup](./virtual_keys.md).
:::
## Config Setup
Set tags on model deployments in `config.yaml`:
@@ -27,7 +34,9 @@ model_list:
## Make Request
Requests just specify the model - tags are automatically applied:
### Option 1: Use Config Tags (Automatic)
Requests just specify the model - tags are automatically applied from config:
```bash
curl -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/chat/completions' \
@@ -39,6 +48,120 @@ curl -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/chat/completions' \
}'
```
### Option 2: Use `x-litellm-tags` Header
Pass tags dynamically via the `x-litellm-tags` header as a comma-separated string:
```bash
curl -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/chat/completions' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-1234' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'x-litellm-tags: team-api,production,us-east-1' \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-4",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}'
```
Format: Comma-separated string (spaces are automatically trimmed): `"tag1,tag2,tag3"`
### Option 3: Use Request Body `tags`
Pass tags directly in the request body. Both formats are supported:
<Tabs>
<TabItem value="direct" label="Direct tags Field">
```bash
curl -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/chat/completions' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-1234' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-4",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
"tags": ["team-api", "production", "us-east-1"]
}'
```
</TabItem>
<TabItem value="metadata" label="Metadata Nested">
```bash
curl -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/chat/completions' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-1234' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-4",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
"metadata": {
"tags": ["team-api", "production", "us-east-1"]
}
}'
```
</TabItem>
</Tabs>
The `tags` field must be an array of strings.
:::info
When tags are provided via header or request body, they override any tags configured in the model deployment. If both header and body tags are provided, body tags take precedence.
:::
## Set Tags on Keys or Teams
You can also set default tags at the API key or team level:
<Tabs>
<TabItem value="key" label="Set on Key">
```bash
curl -L -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/key/generate' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-1234' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"metadata": {
"tags": ["customer-acme", "tier-premium"]
}
}'
```
</TabItem>
<TabItem value="team" label="Set on Team">
```bash
curl -L -X POST 'http://0.0.0.0:4000/team/new' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-1234' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"metadata": {
"tags": ["team-engineering", "department-ai"]
}
}'
```
</TabItem>
</Tabs>
## Advanced: Custom Header Tracking
Track spend using any custom header by adding it to your config:
```yaml
litellm_settings:
extra_spend_tag_headers:
- "x-custom-header"
- "x-customer-id"
```
**Disable User-Agent tracking:**
```yaml
litellm_settings:
disable_add_user_agent_to_request_tags: true
```
## Spend Logs
The tag from the model config appears in `LiteLLM_SpendLogs`:
@@ -54,5 +177,6 @@ The tag from the model config appears in `LiteLLM_SpendLogs`:
## Related
- [Spend Tracking Overview](cost_tracking.md)
- [Spend Tracking Overview](cost_tracking.md) - Complete tutorial on tracking spend with tags
- [Tag Budgets](tag_budgets.md) - Set budget limits per tag
- [Virtual Keys Setup](virtual_keys.md) - Required for tag tracking