Summary
PR #11991 (merged 2026-04-02) and PR #11857 added automatic app identification headers to OpenRouter requests:
HTTP-Referer: https://www.continue.dev/
X-OpenRouter-Title: Continue
X-OpenRouter-Categories: ide-extension
Issue #11923 was previously opened for this but was closed without the documentation actually being added to the docs.
Documentation Needed
The OpenRouter provider documentation at docs/customize/model-providers/top-level/openrouter.mdx should be updated to include:
- App Identification section: Explain that Continue automatically sends identification headers to OpenRouter
- Dashboard visibility: Mention that users can see their Continue usage in OpenRouter's activity dashboard under the "Continue" app name
- Override capability: Note that custom headers in
requestOptions.headers can override these defaults if needed
Suggested Addition
Add a new section to the OpenRouter docs:
## App Identification
Continue automatically sends identification headers with all OpenRouter requests:
- `HTTP-Referer: https://www.continue.dev/`
- `X-OpenRouter-Title: Continue`
- `X-OpenRouter-Categories: ide-extension`
These headers help identify Continue in [OpenRouter's activity dashboard](https://openrouter.ai/activity) and App Showcase. Your usage will appear under the "Continue" app.
If needed, you can override these headers using `requestOptions.headers` in your configuration.
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Co-Authored-By: Continue noreply@continue.dev
Co-authored-by: bekahhw rhawrot@gmail.com
Summary
PR #11991 (merged 2026-04-02) and PR #11857 added automatic app identification headers to OpenRouter requests:
HTTP-Referer: https://www.continue.dev/X-OpenRouter-Title: ContinueX-OpenRouter-Categories: ide-extensionIssue #11923 was previously opened for this but was closed without the documentation actually being added to the docs.
Documentation Needed
The OpenRouter provider documentation at
docs/customize/model-providers/top-level/openrouter.mdxshould be updated to include:requestOptions.headerscan override these defaults if neededSuggested Addition
Add a new section to the OpenRouter docs:
Related PRs
Generated with Continue
Co-Authored-By: Continue noreply@continue.dev
Co-authored-by: bekahhw rhawrot@gmail.com