SERVER

OpenRouter

Rank #24,965

io.github.tsilva/mcp-openrouter

MCP server providing access to 300+ AI models via OpenRouter

1 version

1 GitHub stars

by tsilva (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jan 26, 2026

Last publish date

Apr 29, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with OpenRouter

OpenRouter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by tsilva. It ranks #24,965 of 168,415 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. OpenRouter is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jan 26, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 29, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What OpenRouter can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using OpenRouter

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 4, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

OPENROUTER_API_KEY · required
DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL · optional
DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL · optional
DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL · optional
DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL · optional
DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect OpenRouter and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add mcp-openrouter -e "OPENROUTER_API_KEY=<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>" -e "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL=<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>" -e "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL=<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>" -e "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL=<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>" -e "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL=<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>" -e "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL=<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>" -- uvx mcp-openrouter

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.mcp-openrouter]
command = "uvx"
args = ["mcp-openrouter"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-openrouter.env]
OPENROUTER_API_KEY = "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>"
DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL = "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>"
DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL = "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>"
DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL = "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>"
DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL = "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>"
DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL = "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-openrouter": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
        "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-openrouter": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
        "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-openrouter": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
        "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-openrouter": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
        "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-openrouter": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "<your OPENROUTER_API_KEY>",
        "DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_TEXT_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_IMAGE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_CODE_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_VISION_MODEL>",
        "DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL": "<your DEFAULT_EMBEDDING_MODEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by tsilva

mcp-wandb#34,611

View all tsilva servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for OpenRouteryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jan 26, 2026
Latest version published: Apr 29, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 4, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 4, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 29, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since May 22, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
1.1.8	Apr 29, 2026

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FAQ

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Who maintains OpenRouter?: OpenRouter is maintained by tsilva, which publishes 2 MCP servers (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is OpenRouter listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — OpenRouter is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does OpenRouter have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of OpenRouter, most recently published on Apr 29, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for OpenRouter?: The source code for OpenRouter is hosted at github.com/tsilva/mcp-openrouter.

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