OpenRouter Monitor

A Windows desktop app for browsing OpenRouter models, comparing token prices, tracking credits, and copying the exact model identifier with one click.

Screenshot

Features

• Fast model listing with search, sorting, and favorites
• Color-coded Tokens, Input / 1M, and Output / 1M
• One-click copy of the exact OpenRouter model id
• Credit usage and remaining credit display
• Local cache for fast startup
• System tray integration with credit summary tooltip
• Simple settings dialog for startup, tray behavior, and credit refresh timer

Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Python 3.10+ to run from source
• An OpenRouter API key for live credit data and live refresh

Setup

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Create your local environment file:

copy .env.example .env

Add your OpenRouter API key to .env:

OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-xxxxxxxx

Run From Source

python run.py

Build the Windows Executable

pip install pyinstaller
python build.py

Output:

dist/OpenRouter Monitor.exe

Main Files

• openrouter_monitor_gui.py - main application
• run.py - local launcher
• build.py - PyInstaller build script
• OpenRouter Monitor.spec - PyInstaller spec file
• installer.iss - Inno Setup installer script

How To Use

• Click the star to add or remove a favorite
• Click a column header to sort
• Type in the search bar to filter models
• Click a model row to copy the exact OpenRouter model id
• Use Refresh credits and Refresh list to update data manually

Local App Data

User data is stored in:

%USERPROFILE%\.openrouter_monitor\

Important files:

• config.json
• favorites.json
• models_cache.json
• app.log

Notes

• Without an API key, the app can still run from cached model data
• Live credit information depends on the OpenRouter endpoints available for your key
• The project is designed for Windows and the UI is optimized for that environment