Access a wide range of AI models through a single, unified API
OpenRouter provides a unified API to access nearly all major language models available today. Through Compute Community, you can easily connect to OpenRouter and use their service to access a variety of models, including several high-quality options that are free to use.
Free models include high-quality options like Llama 3.3 70B and Gemini Flash, allowing you to experiment with powerful AI without any cost.
Follow these steps to access free and paid models through OpenRouter:
Create an OpenRouter account
Sign up for an account on the OpenRouter website if you don't already have one.
Navigate to API Keys section
Once logged in, go to the API Keys section in your OpenRouter dashboard.
Generate a new API key
Create a new API key. Note that you may need to have a payment method associated with your account or have credits on it, even if you plan to only use free models.
Copy your API key
Save your newly generated API key in a secure location.
Configure a new host in Compute Community
In Compute Community, add a new host with the following details:
https://openrouter.ai/apiAccess models from the sidebar
After configuring the host, you'll be able to see all available OpenRouter models in the model selector on the sidebar.
Filter for free models
Use the toggle in the model selector to display only the free models available through OpenRouter.
OpenRouter frequently updates their offering of free models. Some notable free models that may be available include:
The selection of free models may change based on OpenRouter's current promotions and partnerships.