# Bad Influence story: OpenRouter improves tool selection for Claude Code and Codex on its server

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 11:23. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/480bfdf4-16da-4342-b6f2-725269e6ebb4

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Latest update (11-09 11:23): OpenRouter improves agent ergonomics so Claude Code and Codex pick its tools better

Overview: OpenRouter says it made its server's tools easier for agents to understand and select, added structured output where it matters, and has the server tell Claude Code and Codex when to use them. In OpenRouter's own runs, Claude Code completed 8 of 8 tasks, up from 5 of 8. The post also cites a score of 100/100 from @manufact for the work.

The figures come from OpenRouter's own post and a score attributed to @manufact; the report does not describe the tasks or the scoring method.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-09 11:23 · OpenRouter · [OpenRouter improves agent ergonomics so Claude Code and Codex pick its tools better](https://badinfluence.news/items/c421bo4787nrzaqs0muwhj63o)
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