# Openrouter Cost Controls

> Implement budget controls and cost limits for OpenRouter. Use when managing spending or preventing overruns. Trigger with phrases like 'openrouter budget', 'openrouter spending limit', 'cost control', 'openrouter billing alert'.

- Skill: `tools-only/openrouter-cost-controls` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tools-only/openrouter-cost-controls`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/openrouter-cost-controls/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Finance & Business
- License: MIT
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/openrouter-cost-controls

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# Openrouter Cost Controls

## Overview

This skill demonstrates implementing cost controls including per-key limits, budget alerts, and automatic cutoffs.

## Prerequisites

- OpenRouter account
- Budget requirements defined

## Instructions

Follow these steps to implement this skill:

1. **Verify Prerequisites**: Ensure all prerequisites listed above are met
2. **Review the Implementation**: Study the code examples and patterns below
3. **Adapt to Your Environment**: Modify configuration values for your setup
4. **Test the Integration**: Run the verification steps to confirm functionality
5. **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.

## Resources

- [OpenRouter Documentation](https://openrouter.ai/docs)
- [OpenRouter Models](https://openrouter.ai/models)
- [OpenRouter API Reference](https://openrouter.ai/docs/api-reference)
- [OpenRouter Status](https://status.openrouter.ai)