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OrChat — OpenRouter Chat CLI (Token Analytics)

Chat with OpenRouter models in the terminal with streaming, token/cost analytics, file attachments, and safe command gating; verified 81★ via PyPI.

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Intro

Chat with OpenRouter models in the terminal with streaming, token/cost analytics, file attachments, and safe command gating; verified 81★ via PyPI.

Best for: Terminal-native chat + controlled shell execution workflows

Works with: Python 3.9+ · OpenRouter API key · local files/images (attachments)

Setup time: 5–15 minutes

Key facts (verified)

  • GitHub: 81 stars · 6 forks · pushed 2026-02-15.
  • License: MIT · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
  • README-backed entrypoint: pip install orchat.

Main

  • Use orchat --setup to store your OpenRouter key and defaults; then pick models dynamically during sessions.

  • Use attachments (@file) to include local context while keeping paths safe and sizes bounded.

  • Rely on command gating: OrChat shows a risk panel before you approve shell commands requested by the assistant.

  • Track token usage and cost from API-reported counts to keep sessions budgeted.

Source-backed notes

  • README describes OpenRouter-based streaming chat, token/cost tracking, and conversation persistence.
  • README explicitly documents a command risk panel (safe/warning/critical) before execution approval.

FAQ

  • Do I need OpenRouter credit?: Yes — the README mentions 402 errors when your OpenRouter balance is insufficient.
  • Can I disable command execution?: Only approve what you trust; treat the risk panel as your gate.
  • How do I keep costs down?: Pick cheaper models and watch token analytics during long sessions.
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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/oop7/OrChat > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 81 · forks: 6

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