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Bring your own key
Bring your own key

Add an OpenRouter API key to Kilo

OpenRouter aggregates many model providers behind one API key and can route or fall back between providers.

Open Kilo BYOK settingsCreate an OpenRouter API key
Models
500+ models available through OpenRouter
Billing
Provider pay-as-you-go billing
Connect with
OpenRouter inference API key

How to connect OpenRouter to Kilo

  1. 1

    Create a OpenRouter openrouter inference api key

    Sign in to OpenRouter, enable API billing if required, and create a credential for Kilo. Copy it when it is shown and keep it private.

  2. 2

    Open Kilo BYOK settings

    Open the Kilo BYOK page and choose OpenRouter from the provider list.

  3. 3

    Add the openrouter inference api key

    Paste the OpenRouter credential, complete any provider-specific fields, and save it. Kilo validates the configuration before using it.

  4. 4

    Select a model and verify usage

    Choose a model supplied by OpenRouter, send a test request, and confirm the request appears in your provider usage dashboard.

Before you connect

  • Inference keys and Management API keys are different.
  • Downstream pricing, retention, and availability can vary by route.
  • Configure provider and data-policy restrictions for sensitive workloads.

Compare this with every inference option

Compare subscriptions, provider keys, Kilo Gateway, and local models before choosing how to power Kilo.

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