diff --git a/endpoints/llm.post.py b/endpoints/llm.post.py
index e69de29..d129c39 100644
--- a/endpoints/llm.post.py
+++ b/endpoints/llm.post.py
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+from fastapi import APIRouter, HTTPException, status
+from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
+from pydantic import BaseModel
+from helpers.generic_helpers import (
+    create_generic_item,
+    log_error,
+    safe_json_serialize
+)
+
+router = APIRouter()
+
+class LLMRequest(BaseModel):
+    prompt: str
+    model: Optional[str] = "gpt-3.5-turbo"
+    max_tokens: Optional[int] = 1000
+    temperature: Optional[float] = 0.7
+    options: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+
+class LLMResponse(BaseModel):
+    id: str
+    created_at: str
+    updated_at: str
+    prompt: str
+    model: str
+    response: str
+    tokens_used: Optional[int] = None
+    metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+
+@router.post("/llm", status_code=status.HTTP_201_CREATED, response_model=LLMResponse)
+async def process_llm_request(request: LLMRequest):
+    """
+    Process a request to generate text using an LLM model.
+    
+    This endpoint accepts a prompt and optional parameters, then returns the generated response.
+    """
+    try:
+        # Validate required fields
+        if not request.prompt:
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+                detail="Prompt is required"
+            )
+        
+        # Prepare data for storage
+        llm_data = {
+            "prompt": request.prompt,
+            "model": request.model,
+            "response": f"Generated response for: {request.prompt}",  # Mock response
+            "tokens_used": len(request.prompt.split()) * 2,  # Mock token count
+            "metadata": {
+                "max_tokens": request.max_tokens,
+                "temperature": request.temperature,
+                "options": request.options or {}
+            }
+        }
+        
+        # Create item in storage
+        result = create_generic_item(llm_data)
+        
+        # Return serialized result
+        return safe_json_serialize(result)
+        
+    except HTTPException:
+        # Re-raise HTTP exceptions
+        raise
+    except Exception as e:
+        # Log unexpected errors
+        log_error("Unexpected error processing LLM request", e)
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+            detail="An error occurred while processing your request"
+        )
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diff --git a/helpers/generic_helpers.py b/helpers/generic_helpers.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..071f2a5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/helpers/generic_helpers.py
@@ -0,0 +1,290 @@
+import logging
+from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional, Union, Callable
+import uuid
+import datetime
+import traceback
+import time
+import hashlib
+from fastapi import HTTPException
+
+# Since we don't have specific entity information and no model/schema code,
+# we'll create generic utility helper functions that don't rely on database access
+
+# In-memory data store as fallback
+_generic_store: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
+
+# Configure logging
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+def generate_unique_id() -> str:
+    """
+    Generates a unique identifier.
+    
+    Returns:
+        str: A unique UUID string
+    """
+    return str(uuid.uuid4())
+
+def get_timestamp() -> str:
+    """
+    Gets the current timestamp in ISO format.
+    
+    Returns:
+        str: Current timestamp in ISO format
+    """
+    return datetime.datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+def safe_json_serialize(obj: Any) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Safely serializes an object to a JSON-compatible dictionary.
+    
+    Args:
+        obj (Any): The object to serialize
+        
+    Returns:
+        Dict[str, Any]: JSON-compatible dictionary
+    """
+    if isinstance(obj, dict):
+        return {k: safe_json_serialize(v) for k, v in obj.items()}
+    elif isinstance(obj, list):
+        return [safe_json_serialize(item) for item in obj]
+    elif isinstance(obj, (datetime.datetime, datetime.date)):
+        return obj.isoformat()
+    elif isinstance(obj, uuid.UUID):
+        return str(obj)
+    elif hasattr(obj, "__dict__"):
+        return safe_json_serialize(obj.__dict__)
+    else:
+        return obj
+
+def log_error(error_message: str, exception: Optional[Exception] = None) -> None:
+    """
+    Logs an error with optional exception details.
+    
+    Args:
+        error_message (str): The error message to log
+        exception (Optional[Exception]): The exception that occurred, if any
+    """
+    if exception:
+        logger.error(f"{error_message}: {str(exception)}")
+        logger.debug(traceback.format_exc())
+    else:
+        logger.error(error_message)
+
+def validate_data(data: Dict[str, Any], required_fields: List[str]) -> bool:
+    """
+    Validates that a dictionary contains all required fields.
+    
+    Args:
+        data (Dict[str, Any]): The data to validate
+        required_fields (List[str]): List of required field names
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if valid, False otherwise
+    """
+    if not isinstance(data, dict):
+        return False
+        
+    for field in required_fields:
+        if field not in data or data[field] is None:
+            return False
+    return True
+
+def create_generic_item(item_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Creates a new generic item in the in-memory store.
+    
+    Args:
+        item_data (Dict[str, Any]): The item data
+        
+    Returns:
+        Dict[str, Any]: The created item with ID and timestamps
+    """
+    if not item_data:
+        raise ValueError("Item data cannot be empty")
+        
+    new_item = item_data.copy()
+    new_item["id"] = generate_unique_id()
+    new_item["created_at"] = get_timestamp()
+    new_item["updated_at"] = new_item["created_at"]
+    
+    _generic_store.append(new_item)
+    return new_item
+
+def get_generic_item_by_id(item_id: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """
+    Retrieves a generic item by its ID from the in-memory store.
+    
+    Args:
+        item_id (str): The ID of the item to retrieve
+        
+    Returns:
+        Optional[Dict[str, Any]]: The item if found, otherwise None
+    """
+    for item in _generic_store:
+        if item.get("id") == item_id:
+            return item
+    return None
+
+def update_generic_item(item_id: str, update_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """
+    Updates a generic item in the in-memory store.
+    
+    Args:
+        item_id (str): The ID of the item to update
+        update_data (Dict[str, Any]): The data to update
+        
+    Returns:
+        Optional[Dict[str, Any]]: The updated item if found, otherwise None
+    """
+    for i, item in enumerate(_generic_store):
+        if item.get("id") == item_id:
+            updated_item = {**item, **update_data, "updated_at": get_timestamp()}
+            _generic_store[i] = updated_item
+            return updated_item
+    return None
+
+def delete_generic_item(item_id: str) -> bool:
+    """
+    Deletes a generic item from the in-memory store.
+    
+    Args:
+        item_id (str): The ID of the item to delete
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if the item was deleted, False otherwise
+    """
+    for i, item in enumerate(_generic_store):
+        if item.get("id") == item_id:
+            _generic_store.pop(i)
+            return True
+    return False
+
+def filter_generic_items(filter_func: Callable[[Dict[str, Any]], bool]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """
+    Filters generic items based on a filter function.
+    
+    Args:
+        filter_func (Callable): A function that takes an item and returns True if it should be included
+        
+    Returns:
+        List[Dict[str, Any]]: List of filtered items
+    """
+    return [item for item in _generic_store if filter_func(item)]
+
+def batch_process(items: List[Any], process_func: Callable[[Any], Any]) -> List[Any]:
+    """
+    Processes a batch of items using the provided function.
+    
+    Args:
+        items (List[Any]): List of items to process
+        process_func (Callable): Function to apply to each item
+        
+    Returns:
+        List[Any]: List of processed items
+    """
+    results = []
+    errors = []
+    
+    for item in items:
+        try:
+            result = process_func(item)
+            results.append(result)
+        except Exception as e:
+            errors.append((item, str(e)))
+            log_error(f"Error processing item {item}", e)
+    
+    if errors:
+        logger.warning(f"Batch processing completed with {len(errors)} errors")
+    
+    return results
+
+def hash_data(data: Union[str, bytes]) -> str:
+    """
+    Creates a SHA-256 hash of the provided data.
+    
+    Args:
+        data (Union[str, bytes]): Data to hash
+        
+    Returns:
+        str: Hexadecimal hash string
+    """
+    if isinstance(data, str):
+        data = data.encode('utf-8')
+    return hashlib.sha256(data).hexdigest()
+
+def retry_operation(operation: Callable, max_attempts: int = 3, delay: float = 1.0) -> Any:
+    """
+    Retries an operation multiple times before giving up.
+    
+    Args:
+        operation (Callable): The operation to retry
+        max_attempts (int): Maximum number of attempts
+        delay (float): Delay between attempts in seconds
+        
+    Returns:
+        Any: Result of the operation if successful
+        
+    Raises:
+        Exception: The last exception encountered if all attempts fail
+    """
+    last_exception = None
+    
+    for attempt in range(max_attempts):
+        try:
+            return operation()
+        except Exception as e:
+            last_exception = e
+            log_error(f"Operation failed (attempt {attempt+1}/{max_attempts})", e)
+            if attempt < max_attempts - 1:
+                time.sleep(delay * (attempt + 1))  # Exponential backoff
+    
+    if last_exception:
+        raise last_exception
+    raise RuntimeError("Operation failed for unknown reasons")
+
+def paginate_results(items: List[Any], page: int = 1, page_size: int = 10) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """
+    Paginates a list of items.
+    
+    Args:
+        items (List[Any]): The items to paginate
+        page (int): The page number (1-indexed)
+        page_size (int): The number of items per page
+        
+    Returns:
+        Dict[str, Any]: Pagination result with items and metadata
+    """
+    if page < 1:
+        page = 1
+    if page_size < 1:
+        page_size = 10
+        
+    total_items = len(items)
+    total_pages = (total_items + page_size - 1) // page_size
+    
+    start_idx = (page - 1) * page_size
+    end_idx = min(start_idx + page_size, total_items)
+    
+    return {
+        "items": items[start_idx:end_idx],
+        "pagination": {
+            "page": page,
+            "page_size": page_size,
+            "total_items": total_items,
+            "total_pages": total_pages
+        }
+    }
+
+def handle_http_error(status_code: int, detail: str) -> None:
+    """
+    Raises an HTTPException with the specified status code and detail.
+    
+    Args:
+        status_code (int): HTTP status code
+        detail (str): Error detail message
+        
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException: With the specified status code and detail
+    """
+    raise HTTPException(status_code=status_code, detail=detail)
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diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 596e6f3..db12c92 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -7,3 +7,6 @@ sqlalchemy>=1.4.0
 python-dotenv>=0.19.0
 bcrypt>=3.2.0
 alembic>=1.13.1
+jose
+passlib
+pydantic