OpenRouter

OpenRouter is a powerful tool that simplifies the integration of AI models into your applications. It provides a unified API for accessing multiple AI models, enabling developers to seamlessly switch between models or combine their capabilities. With its robust infrastructure, OpenRouter ensures scalability, reliability, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for building intelligent applications.

Setting Up OpenRouter and Obtaining an OpenRouter API Key

Follow these steps to set up an OpenRouter account and get your API key:

1. Create an OpenRouter Account

1. Visit OpenRouter.
2. Sign up for an account if you don’t already have one.

2. Generate an API Key

1. After logging in, navigate to the API Keys section in your account settings.
2. Click Create API Key.
3. Provide a name for your key (e.g., “My Project Key”).
4. Optionally, set a credit limit for the key.
5. Save the key securely. You won’t be able to view it again later.

3. Use the API Key

It is recommended to store your API key in a local .env file to keep it secure and prevent accidental exposure. Ensure the .env file is added to your .gitignore to avoid committing it to version control.

Example .env File

OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

Accessing the API Key in Your Code

Use a library like dotenv to load the .env file and access the API key in your application.