openrouter-api

Call OpenRouter's unified API to access models from multiple providers with routing and fallbacks.

1|Updated Dec 30, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jrajasekera/claude-skills --skill openrouter-api
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Skill: openrouter-api
Source: https://github.com/jrajasekera/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/openrouter-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jrajasekera/claude-skills --skill openrouter-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Provides a single, unified API to access 400+ models from 70+ providers, simplifying multi-model integration and routing across providers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model variant support, provider routing, and fallbacks
  • Tool calling, streaming, structured outputs, and plugin integrations
  • Use cases include building cross-provider chat apps, multi-model routing, and scalable API integrations.

Quick Start

Invoke the chat completion endpoint with your model and messages to begin a multi-provider chat workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about openrouter-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use a single API to access multiple LLM providers?

You can use a unified API to access hundreds of models from 70+ providers by invoking the chat completion endpoint with a model ID formatted as provider/model-name and your message array.

Can I integrate tool calling and streaming across different model providers?

Yes, the unified API supports tool calling, streaming, and structured outputs across diverse use cases, enabling you to build cross-provider chat apps with multi-model routing.

What is the best way to handle model fallbacks and provider routing?

Provider routing and fallbacks are handled by specifying optional provider preferences alongside your model ID, allowing scalable API integrations to automatically switch models if needed.

Does the multi-provider API support model variants and structured outputs?

Yes, the API supports model variants, structured outputs, and plugin integrations, allowing developers to specify exact model configurations and receive formatted data responses.

How do I query available models and endpoints for multi-provider routing?

You can query available models and endpoints using OpenRouter's dedicated endpoints, which list supported models and their specific routing capabilities across the 70+ providers.