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ClawRouter

Sends each AI request to the cheapest model that can handle it, and lets AI agents pay for models themselves.

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What it does

ClawRouter is a router for AI language models. For each request, it decides on your computer which of many models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others can do the job most cheaply. Its makers say this cuts AI costs by up to 84%.

It is aimed at autonomous AI agents. Instead of an account, an agent can pay per use with a digital wallet using USDC, a cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar. People can also sign up and pay by credit card.

The README says several models can be used for free with no signup, key or wallet.

Who it's for

Developers running AI agents who want to lower model costs or let agents pay for their own usage.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. It is a developer tool set up from code and the command line. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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