OpenRouter

Integrate OpenRouter with Jan

OpenRouter is a tool that gathers AI model APIs and provides access to all via a unified API. Developers can use the API to interact with LLMs, generative image models, and even models that generate 3D objects, all with a competitive pricing.

Jan supports the OpenRouter API, allowing you to use models from various providers (Anthropic, Google, Meta and more) and helping you avoid having to get an API from all of your favorite ones.

OpenRouter even offers a few free models! 🙌

Integrate OpenRouter with Jan

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Visit OpenRouter and sign in
2. Create & copy a new API key or copy your existing one

Note

Ensure your API key has sufficient credits. OpenRouter credits work across all available models.

Step 2: Configure Jan

1. Navigate to the Settings page
2. Under Model Providers, select OpenRouter
3. Insert your API Key

Step 3: Start Using OpenRouter Models

1. Pick any existing Chat or create a new one
2. Select any model from model selector under OpenRouter
3. Start chatting

Available Models Through OpenRouter

Jan automatically use your default OpenRouter’s available models. For custom configurations:

Model Field Settings:

• Leave empty to use your account’s default model
• Specify a model using the format: organization/model-name
• Available options can be found in OpenRouter’s Model Reference

Examples of Model IDs:

• Claude 4 Opus: anthropic/claude-opus-4
• Google Gemini 2.5 Pro: google/gemini-2.5-pro-preview
• DeepSeek R1 Latest: deepseek/deepseek-r1-0528

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. API Key Issues

• Verify your API key is correct and not expired
• Check if you have sufficient credits in your OpenRouter account
• Ensure you have access to the model you’re trying to use

2. Connection Problems

• Check your internet connection
• Verify OpenRouter’s system status
• Look for error messages in Jan’s logs

3. Model Unavailable

• Confirm the model is currently available on OpenRouter
• Check if you’re using the correct model ID format
• Verify the model provider is currently operational

Need more help? Join our Discord community or check the OpenRouter documentation.