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# openrouter-pricing-basics

> Understand OpenRouter pricing and cost optimization

## Directory Structure

```
openrouter-pricing-basics/
├── 📄 SKILL.md                    # Main skill definition with YAML frontmatter
└── 📂 examples/                   # Optional examples directory
    ├── 🐍 cost_calculator.py      # Cost estimation script
    └── 🐍 price_comparison.py     # Model price comparison
```

## File Descriptions

| File | Type | Purpose |
|------|------|---------|
| `SKILL.md` | 📄 Markdown | Skill definition with pricing guide and cost optimization |
| `cost_calculator.py` | 🐍 Python | Calculate costs for different models |
| `price_comparison.py` | 🐍 Python | Compare prices across models |

## Summary

**Category:** onboarding
**Target Audience:** Developer or project manager
**Trigger Phrases:** `openrouter pricing`, `openrouter cost`, `how much openrouter`, `openrouter credits`

### What This Skill Does

This skill explains OpenRouter pricing and cost optimization strategies. It covers:

- Per-token pricing model
- Price comparison across 100+ models
- Input vs output token costs
- Credit system and prepaid credits
- Cost optimization strategies
- Budget planning and estimation

### Technical Success Criteria

- Clear cost estimates for different models
- Understanding of token-based pricing
- Cost calculation implemented in code

### Business Success Criteria

- Controlled spending within budget limits
- Predictable costs for planning
- Optimal cost-quality trade-offs

## Related Skills

- `openrouter-cost-controls` - Enterprise cost management
- `openrouter-model-catalog` - Model pricing comparison
- `openrouter-caching-strategy` - Reducing costs through caching