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Use OpenRouter in n8n versions below 1.78

Developers and automation teams running older n8n versions who want access to several LLM providers.

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What it does

A small n8n workflow that connects to OpenRouter in n8n versions before 1.78, when there was no dedicated OpenRouter node. It uses the OpenAI node with the OpenRouter base URL, so you can use many LLM models and change the model from a settings node, a rule or a chat message.

Use cases

  1. 01Switching the model of an AI agent without rebuilding it
  2. 02Selecting a model from a rule or a chat message
  3. 03Testing different model providers in one workflow

Connects

AI Agent · OpenAI Chat Model · Simple Memory

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Use OpenRouter in n8n versions below 1.78.

What is Use OpenRouter in n8n versions below 1.78 used for?

Developers and automation teams running older n8n versions who want access to several LLM providers. A small n8n workflow that connects to OpenRouter in n8n versions before 1.78, when there was no dedicated OpenRouter node. It uses the OpenAI node with the OpenRouter base URL, so you can use many LLM models and change the model from a settings node, a rule or a chat message.

How do I import Use OpenRouter in n8n versions below 1.78 into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Use OpenRouter in n8n versions below 1.78 safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.

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