OpenRouter connects Desktop’s built-in chat to your chosen model. You use your own OpenRouter account; model use is billed there.
Connect and choose a model
- Create an API key in your OpenRouter account. See the OpenRouter quickstart for account setup.
- Open Integrations → OpenRouter in Desktop and enter the key.
- Choose protected storage on this device or Keep a new key in memory for this session only, then select Test and save connection.
- Choose a model, enter an agent name and set a Per-message estimate limit. Select Save agent · All tasks. Use Load models to refresh the list.
If protected storage is unavailable, select session-only storage to connect. You will need to reconnect after restarting Desktop.
Use contextual chat
Open the Brand guide or Siteboard you want to work on, enable the relevant chat context and describe the change. Use Propose first when you want to review edits before applying them. Check the saved result in Native Play.
Keys and usage
The key stays on this device and is not written to your project or synchronized to Platform. A saved key has not necessarily been tested in the current session. Disconnecting removes the connection and keeps conversation history.
The per-message limit is an estimate, not a billing cap. Use your OpenRouter key’s spending limit for account control. If credits or the key limit are exhausted, update them in OpenRouter before sending another message.