OpenRouter Launches Tool Network for Agents: 2,600+ APIs, Pay-Per-Call
moeinteractive · x · 2026-08-12
OpenRouter has launched a tool-calling platform built specifically for AI agents. Unlike traditional SaaS bundles that charge expensive monthly subscriptions, AI agents only care about getting the best API for the task and paying for actual results.
Key features:
- Massive catalog: Aggregates over 2,600 agent-friendly tool endpoints across SEO, social media, ads, and lead generation.
- Pay-per-call: Breaks the traditional subscription model with a pay-per-call structure and 0% platform markup.
- Task-based search: Developers can search for tools by task, with full transparency into pricing, requests, and responses.
- Open-source: The project is fully open-source and supports seamless integration with popular coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code.
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