OpenRouter Launches Shell Tool: Run Linux Commands from Any LLM

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Key Info

OpenRouter has released a new stateful server tool, Shell, that lets any model run commands in a hosted Linux container and use the Files API to move files in and out. You can try it now in the chatroom by enabling the shell tool or sending openrouter:shell in your tools array.

Highlights

  • Any model on OpenRouter can execute shell commands inside a hosted Linux container, with a new Files API for transferring files.
  • Pricing is straightforward: $0.0001 per active second, inclusive of file usage, with a 30-second minimum for cold container starts.
  • Currently in beta; quick-start includes a curl install script and integration with your favorite harness.
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