# Tools and compatibility

Source: https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/tools/en
Last updated: 2026-10-14

Connecting a tool to LYRouter comes down to the protocol, the base URL, the gateway API key and the model identifier. Each tool page starts with installation prerequisites and installation steps; if you have already installed the tool, skip straight to the configuration section.

## Choose a guide

| Tool | Main way to connect |
| --- | --- |
| [Claude Code](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/claude-code/en) | Anthropic Messages; the Base URL is the gateway root address |
| [Codex CLI](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/codex/en) | Responses; the Base URL is the gateway address plus /v1 |
| [ChatGPT](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/chatgpt/en) | The desktop app works locally; configure a Responses model service and API key |
| [OpenCode](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/opencode/en) | Custom provider; the protocol follows the adapter package you choose |
| [TRAE](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/trae/en) | Custom OpenAI-compatible model |
| [WorkBuddy](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/workbuddy/en) | Custom model; tell the Base URL apart from the full endpoint |
| [CC Switch](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/ccswitch/en) | Manages tool configurations; the address depends on the target tool's protocol |
| [Other OpenAI-compatible clients](https://platform.lyrouter.com/ai_gateway/docs/openai-clients/en) | Cherry Studio, Chatbox, Cline and others; add an OpenAI-type provider, and the Base URL is the gateway address plus /v1 |

## Prerequisites for installing and calling

Installing a tool may require a particular operating system, runtime environment, permissions and a tool account; calling LYRouter requires an enabled gateway API key, an available model and a valid service source. Confirm the two sets of conditions separately.

## How to verify

Run a minimal text request first, then try tool calls. Generation requests sent by the client should appear in the LYRouter request logs; fetching the model list or only testing the connection does not show that generation works.