openrouter
About
OpenRouter provides a unified API to access over 200 LLMs (like GPT-4, Claude, and Llama) through a single OpenAI-compatible interface. It's ideal for multi-model applications, offering intelligent routing, streaming, cost optimization, and automatic fallbacks. Use this skill to build production AI features while avoiding vendor lock-in and optimizing inference costs.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add mattnigh/skills_collection -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/mattnigh/skills_collectiongit clone https://github.com/mattnigh/skills_collection.git ~/.claude/skills/openrouterCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the openrouter skill?
openrouter is a Claude Skill by mattnigh. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform openrouter-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install openrouter?
Use the install commands on this page: add openrouter to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does openrouter belong to?
openrouter is in the ai-service category, tagged ai, llm, api, openai-compatible, streaming and cost-optimization.
Is openrouter free to use?
Yes. openrouter is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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