OpenRouter Integration

A unified API for hundreds of AI models from many providers. Turn OpenRouter results into structured actions across your workflows and downstream tools. Use Watch Batch Events to move AI generated information into the next step, such as Download a Container File or Download a File.

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Supported triggers and actions for OpenRouter integration

Triggers can detect changes in OpenRouter and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside OpenRouter automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch Batch EventsTriggers when a batch finishes, fails, expires or is cancelled.
Watch GenerationsTriggers when a model request is made in a workspace (management key only). Broadcast must be switched on for the workspace.
Watch Video EventsTriggers when a video generation job finishes, fails, is cancelled or expires.
Download a Container FileDownloads a file from a container.
Download a FileDownloads a file's content.
Download a VideoDownloads a finished video as a file.
Get a BatchReturns a batch with its status and, once finished, its results.
Get a BYOK KeyReturns the settings of one BYOK key, never the key itself (management key only).
Get a Container FileReturns the details of one file in a container.
Get a FileReturns the details of one uploaded file.
Get a GenerationReturns the cost, token and routing details of one generation.
Get a GuardrailReturns one guardrail (management key only).
Get a ModelReturns the full details of one model.
Get a PresetReturns one preset with its current version.
Get a Preset VersionReturns one saved version of a preset.
Get a Private EndpointReturns one private endpoint (management key only).
Get a SCIM Group MappingReturns one group mapping (management key only).
Get a SCIM Sync JobReturns the status of a directory sync (management key only).
Get a Server ToolReturns one server tool and the models that run it natively.
Get a Video JobReturns the status and download links of a video generation job.
Get a WorkspaceReturns one workspace by ID or slug (management key only).
Get a Workspace BudgetReturns the budget of one interval (management key only).
Get ActivityReturns your usage by model and day for the last 30 days (management key only).
Get an API KeyReturns the details of one API key (management key only).
Get an External UserReturns one registered end-user ID (management key only).
Get an Observability DestinationReturns one destination (management key only).
Get Analytics MetadataReturns the metrics and filters that Query Analytics accepts (management key only).
Get App RankingsReturns the top apps on OpenRouter by token use.
Get CreditsReturns the credits bought and used on the account (management key only).
Get Current KeyReturns the limits, usage and budgets of the API key in use.
Get Daily Model RankingsReturns the top models by token use for each day.
Get Generation ContentReturns the stored prompt and reply of one generation.
Get Model CountReturns how many models are available.
Get Organization SettingsReturns the settings of your organization (management key only).
Get Session CostsReturns the typical cost of a session by app and model.
Get Task ClassificationsReturns the share of OpenRouter traffic by kind of task.
List All Guardrail Key AssignmentsRetrieves every API key assignment across all guardrails (management key only).
List All Guardrail Member AssignmentsRetrieves every member assignment across all guardrails (management key only).
List API KeysRetrieves a list of API keys (management key only).
List BatchesRetrieves a list of batches, newest first.
List BenchmarksRetrieves benchmark scores for models.
List BYOK KeysRetrieves the provider keys you brought to OpenRouter (management key only).
List Container FilesRetrieves the files in a code sandbox container.
List Embeddings ModelsRetrieves the available embeddings models.
List External UsersRetrieves the end-user IDs registered for tracking (management key only).
List FilesRetrieves a list of uploaded files.
List Guardrail KeysRetrieves the API keys assigned to one guardrail (management key only).
List Guardrail MembersRetrieves the organization members assigned to one guardrail (management key only).
List GuardrailsRetrieves a list of guardrails (management key only).
List Image Model EndpointsRetrieves the providers that serve one image model, with supported options and prices.
List Image ModelsRetrieves the available image generation models.
List Intern ConnectionsRetrieves the connections an intern can use (Intern API access only).
List Intern Effective SecretsRetrieves the secrets an intern actually receives (Intern API access only).
List Intern SecretsRetrieves the names of the secrets stored for one intern (Intern API access only).
List Model EndpointsRetrieves the providers that serve one model, with price and uptime.
List ModelsRetrieves the list of available models.
List Models for My AccountRetrieves the models your account can use under its provider and privacy settings.
List Observability DestinationsRetrieves the places OpenRouter sends traces to (management key only).
List Organization MembersRetrieves the members of your organization (management key only).
List Preset VersionsRetrieves the saved versions of a preset, oldest first.
List PresetsRetrieves a list of presets, most recently updated first.
List Private EndpointsRetrieves your private model endpoints, including drafts (management key only).
List ProvidersRetrieves the model providers OpenRouter can route to.
List SCIM Group MappingsRetrieves the links between directory groups and workspaces (management key only).
List SCIM GroupsRetrieves the directory groups synced from your identity provider (management key only).
List Server ToolsRetrieves the tools OpenRouter can run on behalf of a model.
List Vault SecretsRetrieves the names of the secrets stored for your workspace (Intern API access only).
List Video ModelsRetrieves the available video generation models and their options.
List Workspace BudgetsRetrieves the spend budgets of a workspace (management key only).
List Workspace MembersRetrieves the members of a workspace (management key only).
List WorkspacesRetrieves a list of workspaces (management key only).
List Zero Data Retention EndpointsRetrieves the model endpoints that keep no prompt data.
Query AnalyticsRuns an analytics query over your usage (management key only).
Activate a Private EndpointMakes a validated draft endpoint start receiving traffic (management key only).
Add Keys to a GuardrailAssigns API keys to a guardrail (management key only).
Add Members to a GuardrailAssigns organization members to a guardrail (management key only).
Add Workspace MembersAdds organization members to a workspace (management key only).
Copy Secrets to an InternCopies workspace secrets to one intern (Intern API access only).
Create a BatchSubmits many requests to run together in the background.
Create a BYOK KeyAdds one of your own provider keys to a workspace (management key only).
Create a CompletionSends a conversation to a model and returns its reply.
Create a GuardrailCreates a guardrail that limits models, providers, spend or content (management key only).
Create a MessageSends messages to a model in the Anthropic message format and returns its reply.
Create a Preset from a Chat RequestSaves the settings of a chat request as a new preset or a new version of one.
Create a Preset from a Message RequestSaves the settings of a message request as a new preset or a new version of one.
Create a Preset from a Response RequestSaves the settings of a response request as a new preset or a new version of one.
Create a Private EndpointCreates a private endpoint as a draft (management key only).
Create a RerankingRanks a list of documents by how well they match a query.
Create a ResponseGenerates a model response from text or structured input.
Create a SCIM Group MappingLinks a directory group to a workspace with a role (management key only).
Create a SCIM Sync JobStarts a directory sync (management key only).
Create a System One RequestSends content and questions to a System One model and returns its answers.
Create a TranscriptionTurns an audio file or an audio link into text.
Create a Transcription from Audio Link or DataTurns an audio link or base64 audio text into text, with key terms and timestamp options.
Create a VideoStarts a video generation job and returns its job ID.
Create a WorkspaceCreates a workspace (management key only).
Create an API KeyCreates a new API key and returns it once (management key only).
Create an External UserRegisters an end-user ID for tracking (management key only).
Create an ImageGenerates one or more images from a text prompt.
Create an Observability DestinationAdds a place for OpenRouter to send traces to (management key only).
Create EmbeddingsTurns text into embedding vectors.
Create Generation FeedbackSends feedback about a generation you made (management key only).
Create SpeechTurns text into spoken audio and returns the audio as a file.
Delete a BatchDeletes a finished batch and its stored results.
Delete a BYOK KeyDeletes a BYOK key (management key only).
Delete a FileDeletes an uploaded file permanently.
Delete a GuardrailDeletes a guardrail (management key only).
Delete a Private EndpointDeletes a private endpoint and stops routing to it (management key only).
Delete a SCIM Group MappingDeletes a group mapping (management key only).
Delete a Vault SecretDeletes a workspace secret (Intern API access only).
Delete a WorkspaceDeletes a workspace (management key only).
Delete a Workspace BudgetRemoves the budget of one interval (management key only).
Delete an API KeyDeletes an API key (management key only).
Delete an External UserDeactivates a registered end-user ID and keeps the ID on record (management key only).
Delete an Intern SecretDeletes a secret stored for one intern (Intern API access only).
Delete an Observability DestinationDeletes a destination (management key only).
Disable a Private EndpointStops traffic to an active endpoint without deleting it (management key only).
Enable a Private EndpointResumes traffic to a disabled endpoint (management key only).
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Promote a Container FileCopies a container file into your workspace storage so it is kept.
Remove Keys from a GuardrailRemoves API keys from a guardrail (management key only).
Remove Members from a GuardrailRemoves organization members from a guardrail (management key only).
Remove Workspace MembersRemoves members from a workspace (management key only).
Set a Vault SecretCreates or replaces a workspace secret (Intern API access only).
Set a Workspace BudgetCreates or replaces the budget of one interval (management key only).
Set an Intern SecretCreates or replaces a secret for one intern (Intern API access only).
Set Private Endpoint PricingSets the negotiated per-token prices of a private endpoint (management key only).
Update a BYOK KeyChanges the settings of a BYOK key or replaces the key itself (management key only).
Update a GuardrailChanges the settings of a guardrail (management key only).
Update a Private EndpointChanges the upstream settings of a draft private endpoint (management key only).
Update a SCIM Group MappingChanges the role of a group mapping (management key only).
Update a WorkspaceChanges the settings of a workspace (management key only).
Update an API KeyChanges the name, limit or state of an API key (management key only).
Update an External UserTurns a registered end-user ID on or off (management key only).
Update an Observability DestinationChanges the settings of a destination (management key only).
Update Organization SettingsChanges the settings of your organization (management key only).
Upload a FileUploads a file to use in later requests.
Validate a Private EndpointRuns a live test request against a draft private endpoint (management key only).

How to integrate OpenRouter in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your OpenRouter connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select OpenRouter in workflow

Pick OpenRouter app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect OpenRouter

When prompted, authorize access to OpenRouter in WEXTL once. OpenRouter credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your OpenRouter account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with OpenRouter yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect OpenRouter to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

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How OpenRouter connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever OpenRouter app is called in workflows. That allows your ai automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that OpenRouter supports.

Full OpenRouter API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields OpenRouter integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Video slide demonstrates how OpenRouter is connected in WEXTL builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
API KeyRequired	password	Create a key at openrouter.ai/keys. It starts with sk-or-. Admin features such as keys, workspaces and guardrails need a management key instead, added as a separate connection.

Connect OpenRouter to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with OpenRouter below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with OpenRouter. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with OpenRouter integration

Select Watch Video Events trigger from OpenRouter - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in OpenRouter, workflow will start [7] from Watch Video Events node.

Search for Create a Video, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch Video Events and Create a Video, so only important data pass from Watch Video Events to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of OpenRouter automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

OpenRouter on WEXTL has 138 modules for combining ai automations. Explore OpenRouter documentation for more.

Video slide demonstrates how Watch Video Events and Create a Video nodes are used in OpenRouter workflow.

Video slide demonstrates how Watch Video Events and Create a Video [6] nodes are used in OpenRouter workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating OpenRouter in your workflows.

OpenRouter has 3 triggers, including "Watch Batch Events", "Watch Generations", and "Watch Video Events". Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 135 actions, including "Download a Container File", "Download a File", and "Download a Video", and more. Refer to our OpenRouter Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The OpenRouter integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by OpenRouter official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where OpenRouter provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever OpenRouter or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for OpenRouter inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with OpenRouter modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the OpenRouter integration.

OpenRouter integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal OpenRouter integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official OpenRouter vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® OpenRouter App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

OpenRouter Integration

Supported triggers and actions for OpenRouter integration