First Setup

After installing Odin and granting permissions, the settings panel opens automatically on first launch — Odin needs an API key before it can respond to anything.

Step 1 — Get an OpenRouter API key

Odin uses OpenRouter to access AI models. OpenRouter is a single API that gives you access to hundreds of models from different providers (Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, and many more) under one key and one bill.

1. Go to openrouter.ai and create a free account.
2. Navigate to Keys in your account dashboard.
3. Click Create key and give it a name (e.g. “Odin”).
4. Copy the key — it starts with sk-or-v1-….

Tip

OpenRouter has a free tier with limited credits so you can try it before adding a payment method. Usage beyond the free tier is pay-as-you-go with no subscription.

Step 2 — Enter the key in Odin

1. Open the Odin panel (click the Odin icon in your menu bar or system tray).
2. Click the gear icon to open Settings.
3. Paste your key into the OpenRouter API Key field.
4. Click Save.

Odin stores the key locally on your device. It’s only ever sent to OpenRouter’s servers when making AI requests.

Step 3 — Choose a model

In Settings, the Model ID field controls which model Odin uses. This is a free-text field — type any model ID from OpenRouter’s catalogue.

Default model: qwen/qwen3.7-plus — fast, capable, and cost-effective for everyday use.

Recommended models

These are the models we’ve tested with Odin:

Model ID	Notes
qwen/qwen3.7-plus	Default. Perfectly balanced — fast, capable, and affordable for everyday use.
moonshotai/kimi-k2.7-code	Slightly more expensive but faster and higher quality overall.
minimax/minimax-m3	Smart and capable — slightly on the expensive side.
xiaomi/mimo-v2.5	Cheapest option with good output quality.

Note

Model IDs follow the format provider/model-name. Copy the ID from the table above and paste it directly into the Model ID field in Odin’s settings.

Finding other compatible models

Not every model on OpenRouter works with Odin. To see only compatible ones, use this filtered link — it shows models that support both image input (so Odin can share your screen) and tool use (required for agents and Act Mode):

Browse compatible models on OpenRouter →

Changing the model

You can switch models any time in Settings — just type a new model ID and click Save. The change takes effect on the next push-to-talk query.

Step 4 — Try it

Once your key is saved, press Ctrl+Space, speak a question, and release. Odin should respond within a few seconds.

If nothing happens, check:

• The key is saved correctly (the field shows dots, not empty)
• You have credits on your OpenRouter account
• Microphone permission is granted (shield icon in the panel)