Implement budget controls and cost limits for OpenRouter. Use when managing spending or preventing overruns. Trigger with phrases like 'openrouter budget', 'openrouter spending limit', 'cost control', 'openrouter billing alert'.
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openrouter-pack
plugins/saas-packs/openrouter-pack/skills/openrouter-cost-controls/SKILL.md
February 1, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/blob/main/plugins/saas-packs/openrouter-pack/skills/openrouter-cost-controls/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill openrouter-cost-controlsInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/openrouter-cost-controls/# Openrouter Cost Controls
## Overview
This skill demonstrates implementing cost controls including per-key limits, budget alerts, and automatic cutoffs.
## Prerequisites
- OpenRouter account
- Budget requirements defined
## Instructions
Follow these steps to implement this skill:
1. **Verify Prerequisites**: Ensure all prerequisites listed above are met
2. **Review the Implementation**: Study the code examples and patterns below
3. **Adapt to Your Environment**: Modify configuration values for your setup
4. **Test the Integration**: Run the verification steps to confirm functionality
5. **Monitor in Production**: Set up appropriate logging and monitoring
## Output
Successful execution produces:
- Working OpenRouter integration
- Verified API connectivity
- Example responses demonstrating functionality
## Error Handling
See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.
## Examples
See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.
## Resources
- [OpenRouter Documentation](https://openrouter.ai/docs)
- [OpenRouter Models](https://openrouter.ai/models)
- [OpenRouter API Reference](https://openrouter.ai/docs/api-reference)
- [OpenRouter Status](https://status.openrouter.ai)