openrouter

Route LLM chat completions through an OpenAI-compatible gateway with provider failover.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS --skill openrouter-antonyfmunoz
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Skill: openrouter
Source: https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS/tree/main/skills/tools/openrouter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/antonyfmunoz/OS --skill openrouter-antonyfmunoz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

OpenRouter removes the hassle of managing multiple LLM provider APIs by giving you one unified endpoint that can route requests across 200+ models for the best cost, speed, and capability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified multi-provider routing: Send requests to a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint while selecting models using the provider/model-name format.
  • Cost-aware and reliability-focused fallback: Use provider ordering and allow-fallbacks to transparently retry when a provider is down or unavailable.
  • Web-grounded search support (Sonar models): Use Perplexity Sonar models for retrieval with citations, useful for research workflows.

Quick Start

Call OpenRouter’s OpenAI-compatible chat completions endpoint using model IDs like perplexity/sonar-pro or anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6 with your OPENROUTER_API_KEY.

Frequently Asked Questions about openrouter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I route LLM calls across multiple providers using a single API endpoint?

You can route LLM calls across multiple providers by sending requests to an OpenAI-compatible gateway using provider-prefixed model IDs and Bearer-key authentication. This unified endpoint manages routing across 200+ models for cost and speed optimization.

What is the best way to handle LLM provider downtime and latency issues?

To handle provider downtime and latency, use provider preference ordering and enable allow-fallbacks in your request payload. This mechanism transparently retries requests through alternative providers when the primary one is unavailable.

Can I use Perplexity Sonar models for web search citations in my LLM application?

Yes, you can use Perplexity Sonar models for web search citations by specifying the perplexity/sonar-pro model ID. This provides web-grounded retrieval with citations, which is specifically useful for research workflows.

Do I need to modify my existing OpenAI API client to use OpenRouter for multi-model routing?

You do not need to heavily modify your existing OpenAI client. OpenRouter uses an OpenAI-compatible chat completions endpoint, so you only need to change the base URL, use your OPENROUTER_API_KEY, and format model IDs as provider/model-name.

How does automatic failover optimize LLM costs and capabilities in production?

Automatic failover optimizes costs and capabilities by allowing you to define a provider preference order. If a higher-priority provider fails, the gateway retries with fallbacks, balancing latency, cost, and model availability for production workflows.

What are the limitations of using an OpenAI-compatible gateway for multi-provider LLM routing?

Limitations include the strict requirement to use provider-prefixed model IDs (like anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6) and the necessity of a valid OPENROUTER_API_KEY. Provider routing controls and fallbacks are optional but depend on provider availability.