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This skill provides comprehensive methods for implementing intelligent model routing using the OpenRouter API. It allows developers to dynamically select the optimal Large Language Model (LLM) based on specific criteria: task complexity (e.g., classification, code generation), required capability (e.g., deep reasoning vs. simple Q&A), cost budget, and latency tolerance. Implement cost-aware, task-based, and complexity-based routing to maximize system efficiency and minimize operational expenses when building multi-model applications.

OpenRouter provides a unified API gateway to access leading AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.) from a single endpoint. This skill is essential for developers who need to compare model performance (latency, tokens) across different providers, build resilient cross-provider fallback workflows, or manage complex AI pipelines without writing provider-specific code. It supports feature normalization and BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for high-volume production use.

This skill guides developers on migrating their codebase from direct OpenAI API calls to using OpenRouter. By making minimal changes—primarily updating the base URL and API key—users gain access to over 400 models from multiple providers (including Anthropic and Google) through a unified SDK interface, ensuring high compatibility and flexible model switching.

This skill provides comprehensive best practices and Python code examples for optimizing API calls to Large Language Models (LLMs) via OpenRouter. It covers benchmarking model latency, implementing streaming to achieve low Time-To-First-Token (TTFT), and processing requests concurrently using asynchronous programming (asyncio). Use this when developing real-time, high-throughput applications that require predictable and fast model responses.

This skill provides a comprehensive guide to understanding OpenRouter's API billing structure. It teaches users how to accurately calculate costs based on prompt (input) and completion (output) tokens. Users can utilize provided scripts to estimate costs, check credit balances, and implement cost-saving strategies like using `:floor` or `:free` model variants. Ideal for budgeting, performance comparison, and production cost tracking.

A comprehensive technical audit checklist designed to validate the production readiness of OpenRouter API integrations. It covers critical areas including security practices (e.g., secret management, key rotation), system reliability (e.g., fallbacks, retries, timeouts), and observability requirements (e.g., structured logging, cost tracking). Use this guide before launching or during major operational reviews to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant deployments.

A comprehensive guide on handling API rate limits and throttling errors (429) when building high-throughput systems, particularly for LLM APIs like OpenRouter. This skill covers best practices, including using exponential backoff, implementing custom client-side rate limiters (Token Bucket), and managing concurrent requests for stable, reliable performance.

This skill provides comprehensive reference architectures for building production-grade AI applications using OpenRouter as a unified LLM gateway. It covers three scaling patterns: simple single-service, standard microservice (with caching and budget enforcement), and enterprise event-driven systems (with message queues and workers). Use this when planning system design, reviewing complex AI pipelines, or ensuring scalability and cost control in your LLM integration.

This skill implements a sophisticated, config-driven rules engine for OpenRouter API calls. It dynamically determines the optimal large language model (LLM) by evaluating a comprehensive context, including user subscription tier, remaining cost budget, specific task type (code, chat), required tools, and latency requirements. This is essential for building production-grade, cost-aware, and robust LLM orchestration systems.

Provides comprehensive patterns for creating production-grade client wrappers when integrating with OpenRouter via the OpenAI SDK. This skill covers handling advanced topics such as robust retry mechanisms, structured typing, caching strategies, and middleware implementation. It is essential for developers building stable, reliable SDKs or commercial client libraries that require enterprise-level API robustness.

This skill provides comprehensive guides on implementing real-time streaming responses using OpenRouter's Server-Sent Events (SSE) capability. It covers various languages (Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, JavaScript), enabling developers to build modern, fast-feeling chat interfaces. By streaming tokens as they are generated, it significantly reduces the time-to-first-token (TTFT) and improves user experience for long completions and chat applications.

This skill provides comprehensive governance for multi-user API deployments using OpenRouter. It covers key provisioning, including creating, listing, and revoking individual user keys. Users can set per-user budget limits and track usage costs programmatically. It is designed for corporate or team environments that require strict cost control, usage attribution, and detailed usage reporting.