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janitorai
help.janitorai.com › en › article › openrouter-error-guide-10ear52
OpenRouter Error Guide | janitorai
The limit resets at 7:00 PM (12:00 AM UTC). Either wait, or upgrade to lift the cap. That model is currently overloaded. Fix: Use a different model, or switch to a paid version. Something broke on the provider’s end. Fix: Check your model’s Uptime tab on OpenRouter.
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OpenRouter
openrouter.ai › docs › quickstart
OpenRouter Quickstart Guide | Developer Documentation | OpenRouter | Documentation
OpenRouter provides a unified API that gives you access to hundreds of AI models through a single endpoint, while automatically handling fallbacks and selecting the most cost-effective options. Get started with just a few lines of code using your preferred SDK or framework. Looking for information about free models and rate limits?
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JanitorAI
janitorai.com › characters › 95dc37e1-f050-4bb8-ba2b-d198b154eaa1_character-open-router-tutorial
OpenRouter Tutorial
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/janitorai_official › new openrouter limits
[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: New Openrouter Limits
April 7, 2025 -

So a 'little bit' of bad news especially to those specifically using Deepseek v3 0324 free via openrouter, the limits have just been adjusted from 200 -> 50 requests per day. Guess you'd have to create at least four accounts to even mimic that of having the 200 requests per day limit from before.

EDIT: All free models (even non deepseek ones) are subject to the 50 requests per day limit. And for further clarification, say even if you have say $5 on your account and can access paid models, you'd still be restricted to 50 requests per day (haven't really tested it out but based on the documentation, we need at least $10 so we can have access to higher request limits)

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GoProxy
goproxy.com › blog › proxy-error-429-janitor-ai
Proxy Error 429 in Janitor AI: Causes, Fixes & Long-term solutions
In Janitor/OpenRouter stacks, provider/plan limits are more common causes. If you use casually, expect occasional 429s with free models — your quickest win is switching models or adding a small credit/top-up. If you rely on Janitor AI for repeatable or production workflows, invest in a direct provider account and build standard rate-limit handling (inspection of headers + exponential backoff + fallbacks).
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ABCProxy
abcproxy.com › blog › how-to-use-openrouter-on-janitor-ai.html
How to use OpenRouter on Janitor AI?
May 10, 2025 - This article explains how OpenRouter and Janitor AI work together, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve efficient integration and resolve network limitations through proxy IP services such as abcproxy.
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JanitorAI
janitorai.com › characters › 0f45ccef-44f2-4785-b1d1-ad2563b567f0_character-a-simple-and-straightforward-guide-on-how-to-use-proxy-openrouter-only
Janitorai
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Sonusahani
sonusahani.com › blogs › fix-proxy-error-429-janitor-ai
How to Fix Janitor AI Proxy Error 429 (Rate Limit Exceeded)
November 19, 2025 - Getting “Rate limit exceeded – code 429” on Janitor AI? It’s the 50‑message/day cap on free models via OpenRouter. Fix it fast: wait for reset, switch to paid models, or add your own API key.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/janitorai_official › deepseek proxy using openrouter -- tutorial
[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: DEEPSEEK Proxy using openrouter -- tutorial
July 9, 2025 -

i'll try to be fast and precise, first of all. create an Openrouter account, then go to KEYS and CREATE AN API KEY.

MAKE SURE TO COPY THAT KEY BECAUSE IT WILL BE THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL SEE IT ONCE YOU CREATE IT. Usually it starts whit sk-or...

Good, now get back to janitor.ai, go to the proxy setting and write like this.

Model ---> deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3:free

URL ---> https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions

API KEY ---> YOUR API KEY

check if everythings good and you should be good to go!

Find elsewhere
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OpenRouter
openrouter.ai › docs › faq
OpenRouter FAQ | Developer Documentation | OpenRouter | Documentation
Otherwise, you will be rate limited to 50 free model API requests per day.
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JanitorAI
janitorai.com › characters › cb88dd27-a67f-4f93-b96a-23926db4b6f4_character-open-router-proxy-and-how-to-abuse-it
OpenRouter (proxy) and how to abuse it.
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OpenRouter
openrouter.ai
OpenRouter
Introducing the 2025 State of AI report, in partnership with a16z.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/janitorai_official › update for openrouter users, especially for the free tier and those who paid $10
[Mature Content] r/JanitorAI_Official on Reddit: Update for Openrouter users, especially for the free tier and those who paid $10
July 20, 2025 -

TDLR: Chutes will be throttling Openrouter's free tier (including those that paid $10) and prioritizing paying users from Chute. This is why there's been a number of errors lately for those not in the loop! This doesn't mean you can't use it, it'll just be slower.

Haven't seen anyone post an update about this on Reddit and wanted to share.

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Jan
jan.ai › docs › remote-models › openrouter
OpenRouter - Jan
Ensure your API key has sufficient credits. OpenRouter credits work across all available models.
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Robo Rhythms
roborhythms.com › janitor-ai-proxy-error-429
Janitor AI Users Keep Seeing Proxy Error 429 with DeepSeek on OpenRouter » Robo Rhythms
October 9, 2025 - The issue happens because DeepSeek on Janitor AI is powered through OpenRouter, and the main provider behind it, Chutes, prioritizes its own paying customers first. That means even if you pay for OpenRouter, you may still get rate-limited when traffic is heavy.
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BeedAI
beedai.com › home › janitor ai › janitor ai qwen3 free api setup guide
Janitor AI Qwen3 Free API Setup Guide (December) 2025
July 28, 2025 - And don’t forget to bookmark ... in the AI world. ... Yes, if you add at least $10 credits to OpenRouter, your daily limit increases to 1,000 requests per day....
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Luna Proxy
lunaproxy.com › blog › how-to-use-openrouter-on-janitor-ai.html
Janitor AI Tutorial: How to Use OpenRouter Effectively
You are no longer bound by a limited set of options; you are now the director, with a world-class cast of diverse and powerful AI chat models at your command. By following this Janitor AI tutorial, you have learned how to create and fund your account, generate your API key, and correctly configure the settings. With the advanced tips on model selection and usage monitoring, you are now fully equipped to use OpenRouter effectively and craft the most immersive and compelling AI chat experiences imaginable.
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Jan
jan.ai › docs › desktop › remote-models › openrouter
OpenRouter
Ensure your API key has sufficient credits. OpenRouter credits work across all available models.
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JanitorAI
janitorai.com › characters › e3c79e1a-30a1-48dc-859b-96a0153d742b_character-how-to-use-proxy-openrouter-guide
HOW TO USE PROXY? (OPENROUTER GUIDE)
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