This skill guides you through obtaining and configuring OpenRouter API credentials, setting up environment variables, and verifying your authentication is working correctly.
Prerequisites
OpenRouter account (free at openrouter.ai)
Python 3.8+ or Node.js 18+
OpenAI SDK installed (pip install openai or npm install openai)
Instructions
Follow these steps to implement this skill:
Verify Prerequisites: Ensure all prerequisites listed above are met
Review the Implementation: Study the code examples and patterns below
Adapt to Your Environment: Modify configuration values for your setup
Test the Integration: Run the verification steps to confirm functionality
Monitor in Production: Set up appropriate logging and monitoring
Output
Successful execution produces:
Working OpenRouter integration
Verified API connectivity
Example responses demonstrating functionality
Error Handling
See {baseDir}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Examples
See {baseDir}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.
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1---2name: helixdevelopment-helixagent-openrouter-install-auth3description: Openrouter Install Auth4---56# Openrouter Install Auth78## Overview910This skill guides you through obtaining and configuring OpenRouter API credentials, setting up environment variables, and verifying your authentication is working correctly.1112## Prerequisites1314- OpenRouter account (free at openrouter.ai)15- Python 3.8+ or Node.js 18+16- OpenAI SDK installed (`pip install openai` or `npm install openai`)1718## Instructions1920Follow these steps to implement this skill:21221. **Verify Prerequisites**: Ensure all prerequisites listed above are met232. **Review the Implementation**: Study the code examples and patterns below243. **Adapt to Your Environment**: Modify configuration values for your setup254. **Test the Integration**: Run the verification steps to confirm functionality265. **Monitor in Production**: Set up appropriate logging and monitoring2728## Output2930Successful execution produces:31- Working OpenRouter integration32- Verified API connectivity33- Example responses demonstrating functionality3435## Error Handling3637See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.3839## Examples4041See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.4243## Resources4445- [OpenRouter Documentation](https://openrouter.ai/docs)46- [OpenRouter Models](https://openrouter.ai/models)47- [OpenRouter API Reference](https://openrouter.ai/docs/api-reference)48- [OpenRouter Status](https://status.openrouter.ai)4950---51> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/helixdevelopment) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.52<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-15 -->
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