9Router: The Free AI Router That Pools ALL Your Subscriptions (Local + VPS)

9Router: The Free AI Router That Pools ALL Your Subscriptions (Local + VPS)

Nine Router: Unlimited Free AI Coding

Introduction to Nine Router

  • The video introduces Nine Router, a tool that provides unlimited free AI coding alongside options for paid services.
  • It highlights the ability to use various free providers and API key providers, allowing users to integrate their own funding.

Features of Nine Router

  • Users can create "combos" by selecting multiple models (up to 10), which allows for automatic switching between models if one fails.
  • The router ensures continuous service for applications by preventing downtime through its auto fallback feature.

Cost Efficiency with LLMs

  • Emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between tasks that require high-quality language models (LLMs) and those that do not, in order to save money.
  • Discusses personal experiences with cloud code subscriptions and how quickly they can be consumed, stressing the need for efficient usage.

Maximizing Subscriptions

  • Nine Router helps maximize subscription benefits by tracking usage limits and providing an auto fallback mechanism.
  • It supports various LLM service providers like Cloud Code, Codex, Cursor Client, etc., making it versatile across platforms.

Installation Process

  • To install Nine Router, NodeJS must first be installed on the system; instructions are provided for Windows users.
  • After installation of NodeJS, users can easily install Nine Router using a simple npm command.

Setting Up and Configuring Nine Router

Initial Setup Steps

  • Once installed, users access a terminal UI via localhost with a default password setup process outlined.
  • Users can create API keys within the interface for different services like YouTube or Grock.

Adding Providers and Models

  • Demonstrates how to connect various models including free tiers like Mimo Code and Open Code within the router's settings.
  • Users are guided on how to validate connections with API keys from different providers ensuring seamless integration.

Usage Tracking and Management

  • The video shows how to monitor usage statistics effectively without incurring costs while testing different models connected through Nine Router.

Creating Combos for Enhanced Functionality

Configuring Model Fallback Options

  • Explains how users can set up model combos that prioritize which model should be used first based on availability.

Final Configuration Steps

  • Instructions are given on creating a settings.json file where essential configurations such as base URLs and tokens are stored.

Deploying on Hostinger

Transitioning from Localhost to Hosting Service

  • Provides guidance on setting up Nine Router on Hostinger VPS hosting plans including choosing appropriate server specifications.

Final Adjustments Post Deployment

  • After deployment, adjustments in settings.json are necessary to reflect new IP addresses and ensure proper functionality of all integrated models.

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Video description

Get Hostinger: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHJiu Coupon Code "PROPMT" 10% discount 9Router gives you unlimited free AI coding by routing Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Cline through ONE endpoint with auto-fallback β€” so you never burn your subscription quota again. I install it locally, then self-host it on a Hostinger VPS for 24/7 access. You'll see the full setup: install with a single npm command, connect free providers (plus Groq and your own API keys), build a "combo" fallback chain that tries a free model first and only touches your Claude subscription as a last resort, then wire it into Claude Code via settings.json. Same setup then runs on a Hostinger VPS so it's always on. πŸ”§ Stack used: - 9Router (open source, MIT) - Claude Code / Codex / Cursor / Cline - Groq (free API models) - Node.js + npm - Hostinger VPS (KVM2) Link: https://9router.com/ ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 β€” What 9Router is (unlimited free AI coding) 1:38 β€” Stop wasting Claude Code & Codex quota 2:35 β€” Auto-fallback + works with everything 3:07 β€” How the smart routing works (3 tiers) 4:20 β€” Install Node.js first 4:48 β€” Install 9Router (one command) 5:43 β€” Open the dashboard + create an API key 6:36 β€” Connect free providers + Claude Code fallback 7:16 β€” Add a Groq API key 8:10 β€” Usage + quota tracker (free cost proof) 9:16 β€” Build a fallback combo 10:48 β€” Wire it into Claude Code (settings.json) 12:41 β€” Test the combo live 13:59 β€” Self-host on a Hostinger VPS (24/7) 16:38 β€” Route through your VPS IP 17:42 β€” Final thoughts πŸ”— Connect with me: Ko-fi β†’ https://ko-fi.com/promptengineer Patreon β†’ https://www.patreon.com/PromptEngineer975 Book a Call β†’ https://calendly.com/prompt-engineer48/call GitHub β†’ https://github.com/PromptEngineer48 Twitter/X β†’ https://twitter.com/prompt48 Website β†’ https://promptengineer48.com/ #9Router #ClaudeCode #AICoding