OrcaRouter MCP Server

Browse 160+ LLM models and live pricing — no API key needed for catalog. Add key to route chat.

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What is the OrcaRouter MCP Server?

Browse 160+ LLM models and live pricing — no API key needed for catalog. Add key to route chat.

The short version

Catalog browsing works without an API key — compare pricing and capabilities before signing up.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
orcarouter_chatrun a chat completion (with optional fallback chain)
orcarouter_models_listbrowse the catalog (pricing, context, capabilities)
orcarouter_model_carddetailed info for one model
orcarouter_providers_listlist providers with model counts

How to install the OrcaRouter MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orcarouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@orcarouter/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ORCAROUTER_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "ORCAROUTER_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
ORCAROUTER_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
ORCAROUTER_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use OrcaRouter to orcarouter chat.”
  • “Use OrcaRouter to orcarouter models list.”
  • “Use OrcaRouter to orcarouter model card.”

Frequently asked questions

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