Routara LLM Gateway
FreeNot checkedOpenAI-compatible LLM, image and video APIs via Routara (api.routara.ai).
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OpenAI-compatible LLM, image and video APIs via Routara (api.routara.ai).
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npm version MCP Registry Glama MCP License: MIT
Official Model Context Protocol server for Routara — call 787+ LLMs, image, and video models through api.routara.ai from Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, VS Code, and other MCP clients.
- Website: https://routara.ai
- API: https://api.routara.ai/v1
- Get API key: https://routara.ai/#auth ($1 promo credit on signup)
Install
npx -y routara-mcp
Or add globally: npm install -g routara-mcp
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
routara_list_models |
List models in the Routara catalog |
routara_chat |
Chat completion (OpenAI-compatible) |
routara_generate_image |
Image generation (cash wallet balance required) |
routara_generate_video |
Submit async video job (cash balance required) |
routara_get_video_status |
Poll video task status |
Quick start
- Create an API key at routara.ai → Auth (
sk-or-v1-...). - Add to your MCP client:
Cursor
Settings → MCP → Add server, or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"routara": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "routara-mcp"],
"env": {
"ROUTARA_API_KEY": "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Claude Desktop
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"routara": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "routara-mcp"],
"env": {
"ROUTARA_API_KEY": "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Environment
| Variable | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|
ROUTARA_API_KEY |
Yes | — |
ROUTARA_API_BASE |
No | https://api.routara.ai/v1 |
Listed on
- npm ·
[email protected] - Official MCP Registry ·
io.github.36412749-collab/routara-mcp - Glama · claimed listing
- mcp.so
- Smithery
- PulseMCP
Health check (Glama / CI)
The server starts without ROUTARA_API_KEY so registries can run MCP handshake (initialize + tools/list). API key is required only when invoking tools.
npm ci && npm run build && npm test
# Optional live probe (needs real key):
ROUTARA_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-... npm run test:live
After pushing to GitHub, re-run Claim ownership on Glama once to refresh the listing index.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
ROUTARA_API_KEY is required on tool call |
Set env in MCP client config; get key at routara.ai/#auth |
401 invalid_api_key |
Regenerate key in dashboard; ensure sk-or-v1- prefix |
402 / insufficient balance |
Top up cash wallet at routara.ai |
| Image/video fails, chat works | Media requires cash balance; promo credits are chat-only on economy models |
| Server won't start in inspector | Use npx -y routara-mcp with Node ≥18; run npm run build if developing from source |
Development
npm install
npm run build
ROUTARA_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-... npm run test:live
npm test
Billing notes
- One API key works for text, image, and video — switch
modeland tool, not the key. - Image/video require cash wallet balance (promo credits cannot be used for media).
- Chat uses standard per-token billing with Smart Route™ failover across upstream pools.
Related
- JSON Translate GitHub Action: https://github.com/36412749-collab/json-translate-action
- Docs: https://routara.ai/docs
License
MIT © Routara
Install Routara LLM Gateway in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install routara-llm-gatewayInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add routara-llm-gateway -- npx -y routara-mcpFAQ
Is Routara LLM Gateway MCP free?
Yes, Routara LLM Gateway MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Routara LLM Gateway need an API key?
No, Routara LLM Gateway runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Routara LLM Gateway hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Routara LLM Gateway in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Routara LLM Gateway on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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