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How to install OpenRouter in Codex

To install OpenRouter in Codex, run "codex mcp add openrouter -- uvx mcp-openrouter" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    codex mcp add openrouter -- uvx mcp-openrouter
  2. 2

    Check it

    Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If OpenRouter needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does OpenRouter work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and OpenRouter installs with the steps above.

OpenRouter does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is OpenRouter safe?

It scores 39 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.