Paperclip’s OpenRouter connection supplies the credential your AI agents use to run models.
Use an OpenRouter API key with an agent on the OpenCode runtime and a model ID beginning with openrouter/. Upstream model availability depends on your OpenRouter account.
What agents can do with OpenRouter
- Run agents with your personal account
Set your personal default and configure the agent to use the responsible user’s connection.
- Use a shared account for eligible runs
Bind a compatible Company shared connection. The responsible user must be in its human audience and the agent must be permitted to use it.
- Use an API key for model access
Use the key with an agent on the OpenCode runtime with an openrouter/-prefixed model ID. Choose the model in the agent configuration.
How to connect OpenRouter
- In Paperclip, open Connectors and select OpenRouter.
- On the Access step, choose Personal or Company shared and which agents may use the credential.
- Choose OpenRouter API key and paste your key. Then select the AI connection and an openrouter/-prefixed model ID in the agent configuration.
How OpenRouter works in Paperclip
The connection supplies a model credential and has no per-action permission switches. Set a personal default or bind a compatible Company shared connection. Each run needs a responsible user and an eligible agent.
OpenRouter connector FAQ
Can I set this connection to Ask first?
This connection supplies a model credential. It has no per-action permission switches. Access depends on credential sharing, the responsible user and agent eligibility.
Which agents can use this credential?
Use an agent on the OpenCode runtime with an openrouter/-prefixed model ID. The connection must also be permitted for the agent and the responsible user.
Does a shared binding work without a responsible user?
No. A specific binding must be Company shared, shared with the responsible user and installed for the agent or company-wide. A binding cannot replace the responsible-user check.
