Is Bench Router free?

Yes, Bench Router is free to use.

How do I install Bench Router?

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

What credentials does Bench Router need?

Bench Router requires the following credentials or environment variables: OPENROUTER_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Bench Router?

Bench Router 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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Bench Router MCP Server

by K1ta141k

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Routes design tasks to designarena.ai's top-ranked model via OpenRouter across 14 categories.

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Routes design tasks to designarena.ai's top-ranked model via OpenRouter across 14 categories.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

OpenRouter API key for query_design_model and query_specific_model tools. Get one at https://openrouter.ai/keysRequired

Environment variable: OPENROUTER_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-k1ta141k-mcp-bench-router": {
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "your-openrouter-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bench-router"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

7 files analyzed · 1 issue 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

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