OpenRouter Authentication & Setup
Configures and validates OpenRouter API credentials to enable access to hundreds of AI models through a unified interface.
This skill simplifies the process of integrating OpenRouter with Claude Code by automating the setup of API keys, environment variables, and client initialization. It provides comprehensive guidance on managing 'sk-or-v1-' keys, verifying credit balances, handling common authentication errors, and implementing secure key rotation practices for both Python and TypeScript environments. Whether you are starting a new project or troubleshooting existing connection issues, this skill ensures your AI infrastructure is secure and properly connected.
Key Features
01Advanced management features for programmatic key rotation and provisioning
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03Detailed troubleshooting guides for common 401 and 403 API errors
04Automated OpenRouter API key configuration and environment setup
05Real-time authentication verification and credit balance monitoring
06Multi-language support for Python and TypeScript client initialization
Use Cases
01Monitoring usage limits and credit balance directly from the terminal
02Rotating leaked or expired API keys without service interruption
03Initializing a new AI project using OpenRouter as the model provider