Vibe Code with Every Model
One API key. Every AI model. Auto-failover. Plug TheRouter into Cursor, Windsurf, or any OpenAI-compatible coding tool.
Why TheRouter for Vibe Coding
Stop depending on a single model or provider. TheRouter makes your AI-assisted coding more reliable and flexible.
No Single Point of Failure
Anthropic down? Auto-fallback to OpenAI. Your coding flow never stops.
Every Model, One Key
Claude for architecture, GPT for boilerplate, DeepSeek for quick edits. Switch models without changing config.
Know What You Spend
Real-time cost tracking per coding session. Set budget limits before you get a surprise bill.
Set Up in 60 Seconds
Pick your coding tool and follow three steps. No SDK, no wrapper — just point your existing tool at TheRouter.
- 1Open Cursor Settings → Models
- 2Set Base URL to https://api.therouter.ai/v1
- 3Paste your TheRouter API key
// Cursor Settings → Models → OpenAI API Key
Base URL: https://api.therouter.ai/v1
API Key: sk-your-therouter-keyNeed a tool-specific guide?
If you're using Claude Code, cc-switch, or comparing coding-client setup paths, open the exact guide instead of guessing the config.
Cursor Integration
Step-by-stepPoint Cursor at TheRouter with the correct OpenAI-compatible base URL, model aliases, and first-request validation.
Open guideClaude Code Integration
Step-by-stepUse TheRouter's Anthropic-compatible path for Claude Code with the exact env overrides and verification steps.
Open guidecc-switch Setup
New guideAdd TheRouter presets to cc-switch so Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, and OpenClaw can share one key and one routing layer.
Open guideCoding Tools Setup
Tool hubBrowse the quick configs for Windsurf, Cline, Continue, OpenCode, OpenClaw, and cc-switch in one place.
Open guideCommon Setup Questions
Connect Cursor, Claude Code, and similar tools with one API key, OpenAI-compatible settings, and automatic failover.
Start building in 3 lines of code
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.therouter.ai/v1",
apiKey: "sk-your-key",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});