How do I install Routara?

Routara is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: routara-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Routara safe to use?

Yes. Routara passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 8.2/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What credentials does Routara need?

Routara requires the following credentials or environment variables: ROUTARA_API_KEY, ROUTARA_API_BASE. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Routara?

Routara uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Routara MCP Server

by 36412749 Collab

Developer ToolsLow Risk8.2MCP RegistryLocal

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OpenAI-compatible LLM, image and video APIs via Routara (api.routara.ai).

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OpenAI-compatible LLM, image and video APIs via Routara (api.routara.ai).

Security Report

8.2

Low Risk8.2Low Risk

The Routara MCP server is well-designed with proper authentication, secure credential handling, and appropriate permissions for its stated purpose. The API key is correctly loaded from environment variables, all network requests use proper authorization headers, and input validation is enforced through Zod schemas. No malicious patterns, code injection vulnerabilities, or credential leakage detected. Package verification found 1 issue.

7 files analyzed · 4 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Routara API key (sk-or-v1-...) from https://routara.ai/#authRequired

Environment variable: ROUTARA_API_KEY

Optional API base URL (default https://api.routara.ai/v1)Optional

Environment variable: ROUTARA_API_BASE

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-36412749-collab-routara-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "ROUTARA_API_KEY": "your-routara-api-key-here",
        "ROUTARA_API_BASE": "your-routara-api-base-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "routara-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

Routara MCP Server

Official Model Context Protocol server for Routara 鈥?call 787+ LLMs, image, and video models through api.routara.ai from Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, VS Code, and other MCP clients.

Website: https://routara.ai
API: https://api.routara.ai/v1
Get API key: https://routara.ai/#auth ($1 promo credit on signup)

Install

npx -y routara-mcp

Or add globally: npm install -g routara-mcp

Tools

Tool	Description
`routara_list_models`	List models in the Routara catalog
`routara_chat`	Chat completion (OpenAI-compatible)
`routara_generate_image`	Image generation (cash wallet balance required)
`routara_generate_video`	Submit async video job (cash balance required)
`routara_get_video_status`	Poll video task status

Quick start

Create an API key at routara.ai 鈫?Auth (sk-or-v1-...).
Add to your MCP client:

Cursor

Settings 鈫?MCP 鈫?Add server, or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "routara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "routara-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ROUTARA_API_KEY": "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "routara": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "routara-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ROUTARA_API_KEY": "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment

Variable	Required	Default
`ROUTARA_API_KEY`	Yes	鈥?
`ROUTARA_API_BASE`	No	`https://api.routara.ai/v1`

Listed on

npm 路 routara-mcp@1.0.1
Official MCP Registry 路 io.github.36412749-collab/routara-mcp
mcp.so
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Development

npm install
npm run build
ROUTARA_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-... npm run test:live
npm test

Billing notes

One API key works for text, image, and video 鈥?switch model and tool, not the key.
Image/video require cash wallet balance (promo credits cannot be used for media).
Chat uses standard per-token billing with Smart Route鈩?failover across upstream pools.

JSON Translate GitHub Action: https://github.com/36412749-collab/json-translate-action
Docs: https://routara.ai/docs

License

MIT 漏 Routara

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