diff --git a/docs/mkdocs.yml b/docs/mkdocs.yml
index 13ac92ea..2b99ab8b 100644
--- a/docs/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/docs/mkdocs.yml
@@ -386,6 +386,7 @@ nav:
             - Azure OpenAI: "swarms/examples/azure.md"
             - VLLM: "swarms/examples/vllm_integration.md"
             - Llama4: "swarms/examples/llama4.md"
+            - Custom Base URL & API Keys: "swarms/examples/custom_base_url_example.md"
           - MultiModal Models:
             - BaseMultiModalModel: "swarms/models/base_multimodal_model.md"
             - Multi Modal Models Available: "swarms/models/multimodal_models.md"
diff --git a/docs/swarms/examples/custom_base_url_example.md b/docs/swarms/examples/custom_base_url_example.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c7c32947
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/swarms/examples/custom_base_url_example.md
@@ -0,0 +1,307 @@
+# Custom Base URL and API Key Configuration
+
+This guide demonstrates how to configure Swarms agents with custom base URLs and API keys to use models from various providers beyond the default configurations.
+
+The Swarms framework supports over 600+ models through the `model_name` parameter, and you can easily integrate with any model provider by specifying custom `llm_base_url` and `llm_api_key` parameters. This flexibility allows you to use models from:
+
+| Provider                     | Description                                 |
+|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
+| OpenRouter                   | Aggregator for 100+ models from various providers |
+| Together AI                  | Multi-model provider with OpenAI-compatible API |
+| Replicate                    | API for running open-source models          |
+| Hugging Face Inference API   | Access to Hugging Face hosted models        |
+| Custom local endpoints       | Your own hosted or local LLM endpoints      |
+| Any OpenAI-compatible API    | Any service that implements the OpenAI API spec |
+
+## Basic Configuration
+
+### Import and Setup
+
+```python
+import os
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from swarms import Agent
+
+# Load environment variables
+load_dotenv()
+```
+
+### Basic Custom Base URL Example
+
+```python
+# Example using OpenRouter with a specific model
+agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Custom-Model-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using custom base URL and API key",
+    model_name="openrouter/qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-instruct",
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    streaming_on=True,
+)
+
+# Run the agent
+result = agent.run("What are the top 5 energy stocks to invest in?")
+print(result)
+```
+
+## Provider-Specific Examples
+
+### 1. OpenRouter Integration
+
+OpenRouter provides access to 100+ models from various providers:
+
+```python
+# Using Claude via OpenRouter
+claude_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Claude-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using Claude via OpenRouter",
+    model_name="anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet",
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.7,
+)
+
+# Using GPT-4 via OpenRouter
+gpt4_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="GPT4-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using GPT-4 via OpenRouter",
+    model_name="openai/gpt-4-turbo",
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.5,
+)
+
+# Using Qwen model via OpenRouter
+qwen_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Qwen-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using Qwen via OpenRouter",
+    model_name="openrouter/qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-instruct",
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
+)
+```
+
+### 2. Together AI Integration
+
+```python
+# Using Together AI models
+together_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Together-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using Together AI models",
+    model_name="meta-llama/Llama-2-70b-chat-hf",
+    llm_base_url="https://api.together.xyz/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("TOGETHER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.7,
+)
+
+# Using CodeLlama via Together AI
+codellama_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="CodeLlama-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent specialized in code generation",
+    model_name="codellama/CodeLlama-34b-Instruct-Python",
+    llm_base_url="https://api.together.xyz/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("TOGETHER_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.1,  # Lower temperature for code generation
+)
+```
+
+### 3. Hugging Face Inference API
+
+```python
+# Using Hugging Face models
+hf_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="HuggingFace-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using Hugging Face models",
+    model_name="microsoft/DialoGPT-large",
+    llm_base_url="https://api-inference.huggingface.co/models",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("HUGGINGFACE_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.7,
+)
+```
+
+### 4. Custom Local Endpoint
+
+```python
+# Using a local model server (e.g., vLLM, Ollama, etc.)
+local_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Local-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using local model endpoint",
+    model_name="llama-2-7b-chat",  # Model name as configured in your local server
+    llm_base_url="http://localhost:8000/v1",
+    llm_api_key="dummy-key",  # May not be required for local endpoints
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.7,
+)
+```
+
+### 5. Replicate Integration
+
+```python
+# Using Replicate models
+replicate_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Replicate-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent using Replicate models",
+    model_name="meta/llama-2-70b-chat",
+    llm_base_url="https://api.replicate.com/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("REPLICATE_API_TOKEN"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    temperature=0.7,
+)
+```
+
+## Advanced Configuration Examples
+
+
+
+### Agent with Custom Headers
+
+```python
+# For providers that require custom headers
+custom_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Custom-Headers-Agent",
+    agent_description="Agent with custom headers",
+    model_name="your-custom-model",
+    llm_base_url="https://your-custom-api.com/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("CUSTOM_API_KEY"),
+    max_loops=1,
+    # Additional headers can be passed through the model initialization
+    # This depends on the specific provider's requirements
+)
+```
+
+## Environment Variables Setup
+
+Create a `.env` file in your project root:
+
+```bash
+# OpenRouter
+OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_api_key_here
+
+# Together AI
+TOGETHER_API_KEY=your_together_api_key_here
+
+# Hugging Face
+HUGGINGFACE_API_KEY=your_huggingface_api_key_here
+
+# Replicate
+REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=your_replicate_token_here
+
+# Custom API
+CUSTOM_API_KEY=your_custom_api_key_here
+```
+
+## Complete Working Example
+
+Here's a complete example that demonstrates the custom base URL functionality:
+
+```python
+import os
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+from swarms import Agent
+
+load_dotenv()
+
+
+agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Quantitative-Trading-Agent",
+    agent_description="Advanced quantitative trading and algorithmic analysis agent",
+    model_name="openrouter/qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-instruct",
+    dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
+    max_loops=1,
+    dynamic_context_window=True,
+    streaming_on=True,
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),
+)
+return agent
+
+def main():
+    
+    # Define the trading analysis task
+    task = """
+    Analyze the current energy sector and provide:
+    1. Top 5 energy stocks across nuclear, solar, gas, and other energy sources
+    2. Brief analysis of each stock's potential
+    3. Market trends affecting the energy sector
+    4. Risk assessment for each recommendation
+    """
+    
+    # Run the agent
+    print("Running quantitative trading analysis...")
+    result = agent.run(task)
+
+    print(result)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
+```
+
+## Supported Model Providers
+
+The Swarms framework supports models from these major providers through custom base URLs:
+
+| Provider           | Description                                             |
+|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
+| **OpenRouter**     | 100+ models from various providers                     |
+| **Together AI**    | Open-source models like Llama, CodeLlama, etc.         |
+| **Hugging Face**   | Inference API for thousands of models                  |
+| **Replicate**      | Various open-source and proprietary models             |
+| **Anthropic**      | Claude models (via OpenRouter or direct API)           |
+| **Google**         | Gemini models (via OpenRouter)                         |
+| **Meta**           | Llama models (via various providers)                   |
+| **Custom Endpoints** | Any OpenAI-compatible API                            |
+
+## Best Practices
+
+| Best Practice            | Description                                                        |
+|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Environment Variables    | Always use environment variables for API keys                      |
+| Error Handling           | Implement proper error handling for API failures                   |
+| Rate Limiting            | Be aware of rate limits for different providers                    |
+| Cost Management          | Monitor usage and costs across different providers                 |
+| Model Selection          | Choose models based on your specific use case requirements         |
+| Fallback Models          | Implement fallback models for production reliability               |
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+1. **API Key Errors**: Ensure your API key is correctly set in environment variables
+2. **Base URL Format**: Verify the base URL format matches the provider's requirements
+3. **Model Name**: Use the exact model name as specified by the provider
+4. **Rate Limits**: Implement retry logic for rate limit errors
+5. **Network Issues**: Handle network connectivity issues gracefully
+
+### Debug Tips
+
+```python
+# Enable debug mode to see detailed logs
+agent = Agent(
+    # ... other parameters
+    verbose=True,  # Enable verbose logging
+)
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The custom base URL and API key configuration in Swarms provides incredible flexibility to use models from any provider. This approach allows you to:
+
+- Access 600+ models through a unified interface
+
+- Switch between providers easily
+
+- Implement cost-effective solutions
+
+- Use specialized models for specific tasks
+
+- Maintain production reliability with fallback models
+
+Start experimenting with different models and providers to find the best combination for your specific use cases!
diff --git a/examples/single_agent/utils/custom_agent_base_url.py b/examples/single_agent/utils/custom_agent_base_url.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..84ca4b63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/single_agent/utils/custom_agent_base_url.py
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+import os
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+from swarms import Agent
+
+load_dotenv()
+
+# Initialize the agent for quantitative trading using the Grok LLM API
+agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Quantitative-Trading-Agent",
+    agent_description="Advanced quantitative trading and algorithmic analysis agent",
+    model_name="openrouter/qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-instruct",  # Use the correct Grok model name
+    dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
+    max_loops=1,
+    dynamic_context_window=True,
+    streaming_on=True,
+    llm_base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",  # Grok API base URL
+    llm_api_key=os.getenv("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"),    # Use the correct Grok API key environment variable
+)
+
+# Run the agent on the specified task
+out = agent.run(
+    task="What are the top five best energy stocks across nuclear, solar, gas, and other energy sources?",
+)
+
+print(out)
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 64af9156..8f4fa3b7 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ build-backend = "poetry.core.masonry.api"
 
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "swarms"
-version = "8.3.1"
+version = "8.3.2"
 description = "Swarms - TGSC"
 license = "MIT"
 authors = ["Kye Gomez <kye@apac.ai>"]
diff --git a/swarms/agents/create_agents_from_yaml.py b/swarms/agents/create_agents_from_yaml.py
index 1f73fbc7..16a16ade 100644
--- a/swarms/agents/create_agents_from_yaml.py
+++ b/swarms/agents/create_agents_from_yaml.py
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import os
 import traceback
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, Literal, Optional, Tuple, Union
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple, Union
 
 import yaml
 from pydantic import (
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ from tenacity import (
 
 from swarms.structs.agent import Agent
 from swarms.structs.swarm_router import SwarmRouter
+from swarms.utils.types import ReturnTypes
 from swarms.utils.loguru_logger import initialize_logger
 
 logger = initialize_logger(log_folder="create_agents_from_yaml")
@@ -85,11 +86,6 @@ class YAMLConfig(BaseModel):
     swarm_architecture: Optional[SwarmConfig] = None
 
 
-ReturnTypes = Literal[
-    "auto", "swarm", "agents", "both", "tasks", "run_swarm"
-]
-
-
 def load_yaml_safely(
     yaml_file: str = None, yaml_string: str = None
 ) -> Dict:
diff --git a/swarms/structs/agent_loader.py b/swarms/structs/agent_loader.py
index a1ba6f2c..75c04095 100644
--- a/swarms/structs/agent_loader.py
+++ b/swarms/structs/agent_loader.py
@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ import os
 from typing import List, Union
 
 from swarms.agents.create_agents_from_yaml import (
-    ReturnTypes,
     create_agents_from_yaml,
 )
+from swarms.utils.types import ReturnTypes
 from swarms.structs.agent import Agent
 from swarms.structs.csv_to_agent import CSVAgentLoader
 from swarms.utils.agent_loader_markdown import (
diff --git a/swarms/types.py b/swarms/types.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e0c04e3b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/swarms/types.py
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+"""
+Type definitions for the swarms package.
+
+This module contains common type definitions used across the swarms package
+to avoid circular import issues.
+"""
+
+from typing import Literal
+
+# Return types for agent creation functions
+ReturnTypes = Literal[
+    "auto", "swarm", "agents", "both", "tasks", "run_swarm"
+]
diff --git a/swarms/utils/types.py b/swarms/utils/types.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e0c04e3b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/swarms/utils/types.py
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+"""
+Type definitions for the swarms package.
+
+This module contains common type definitions used across the swarms package
+to avoid circular import issues.
+"""
+
+from typing import Literal
+
+# Return types for agent creation functions
+ReturnTypes = Literal[
+    "auto", "swarm", "agents", "both", "tasks", "run_swarm"
+]