A broad model catalog
Choose among models exposed through your OpenRouter account.
OpenRouter support for Visual Studio 2026
Use OpenRouter for C# and .NET in Visual Studio 2026.
Connect OpenRouter to Visual Studio 2026 and reach a broad model catalog from the same iolys workspace. Choose the route that fits the task while keeping your C# or .NET solution and agent activity in view.
Provider access
Use your OpenRouter account directly
Bring your own OpenRouter API key and keep provider usage under the account you control. iolys supplies the Visual Studio 2026 integration rather than bundling or reselling model tokens.
OpenRouter for .NET developers
Provider choice without workflow churn.
Best for: Comparing coding models, routing across vendors, using one API surface, and adapting model choice per .NET task.
One Visual Studio 2026 workflow
Change the selected model without moving the development session elsewhere.
Direct usage visibility
Keep provider usage and billing in the OpenRouter account you manage.
Connect OpenRouter
Three steps to your first C# or .NET session in Visual Studio 2026.
- 01
Create or retrieve an OpenRouter API key.
- 02
Add the OpenRouter endpoint and credentials in iolys.
- 03
Select an available model for the active Visual Studio 2026 session.
Can I use OpenRouter in Visual Studio 2026?
Yes. iolys connects OpenRouter through its OpenAI-compatible provider support.
Do I need an OpenRouter API key?
Yes. Configure your own key so usage remains attached to your OpenRouter account.
Can I change OpenRouter models?
Yes. Available models can be selected through the consistent iolys provider workflow.
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Keep your active solution, provider access, and development workflow.
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