OpenRouter
Models, pricing, credits, test prompts
About OpenRouter
OpenRouter is a unified API gateway for accessing hundreds of LLMs from a single endpoint. Its remote MCP server gives assistants live access to OpenRouter data, including model catalogs, pricing, benchmarks and rankings, and account credits, and lets them send test messages to any model without leaving the editor.
Connection details
https://mcp.openrouter.ai/mcpTransport
Streamable HTTP
Authentication
OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add openrouter --transport http https://mcp.openrouter.ai/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the OpenRouter remote MCP server?
The OpenRouter remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.openrouter.ai/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally.
How do I connect to the OpenRouter MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.openrouter.ai/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the OpenRouter MCP server require authentication?
Yes. OpenRouter uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the OpenRouter MCP server use?
OpenRouter exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the transport used by remote MCP servers and supported by all major MCP clients.
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