llm-echo 0.5a0
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Source: Simon Willison's WeblogMay 4, 2026
Summary
llm-echo 0.5a0 is a debug plugin (a tool that helps developers test code) for LLM that provides a fake AI model called "echo" for testing purposes instead of running a real LLM. The new version adds a "-o thinking 1" option to simulate reasoning blocks (the internal steps an AI uses to work through problems) and is compatible with LLM 0.32a0 and higher.
Classification
Attack SophisticationTrivial
Affected Vendors
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Original source: https://simonwillison.net/2026/May/5/llm-echo/#atom-everything
First tracked: May 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 75%