OpenRouter Agents
StaleDescription
OpenRouter Agents is OpenRouter's platform capability for multi-model agent use cases, focused on routing, tool calling, and unified access layers.
Key Features
- Unified access layer for multiple LLM providers through a single API
- Intelligent model routing based on task requirements and cost
- Built-in tool calling support across all supported models
- Seamless switching between models without changing application code
- Developer-friendly TypeScript SDK with comprehensive documentation
Use Cases
π‘ Building multi-model agent architectures with automatic routing
π‘ Cost-optimized AI applications by selecting the best model per task
π‘ Prototyping agent workflows that can switch between LLM providers
π‘ Creating fallback strategies across multiple model providers
π‘ Developing AI applications with vendor lock-in avoidance
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Quick Start
1. Sign up at openrouter.ai and get your API key. 2. Install the SDK: npm install @openrouter/agents or via your preferred package manager. 3. Set the OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable. 4. Import the client and configure your model routing preferences. 5. Start making requests through the unified API β OpenRouter handles provider selection and failover automatically.