AI · Intermediate

OpenRouter with Desklet OS

OpenRouter aggregates models from multiple vendors behind a single OpenAI-compatible API. On Desklet OS that means one integration point for GPT, Claude, Llama, Mistral, and more. This course covers keys, model strings, pricing awareness, and building Desklet apps that let users pick their preferred model.

Level
Intermediate
Lessons
8 lessons
Modules
3 modules

What this course covers

  • Set up OpenRouter API keys on Desklet OS
  • Call any listed model through one endpoint
  • Compare models and costs for Desklet workloads
  • Build user-selectable model pickers in Desklet apps

Curriculum

1. OpenRouter basics

3 lessons

  • Why OpenRouter on Desklet
  • First request from Desklet
  • Headers and attribution

2. Models and cost

3 lessons

  • Reading the model catalog
  • Switching models without code changes
  • Streaming and tool use

3. Desklet production patterns

2 lessons

  • Unified provider layer
  • Practice: model picker app

Access

Open

No payment in this version

Topics

Desklet OSOpenRouterAPIMulti-model