# Openrouter Known Pitfalls

> Execute avoid common OpenRouter mistakes and anti-patterns. Use when reviewing code or onboarding developers. Trigger with phrases like 'openrouter pitfalls', 'openrouter mistakes', 'openrouter gotchas', 'openrouter common issues'.

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

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# Openrouter Known Pitfalls

## Overview

This skill documents common mistakes, anti-patterns, and gotchas to avoid when working with OpenRouter.

## Prerequisites

- OpenRouter integration or planning one

## 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)