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[Bug]: 401 missing authentication header #34830

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@paciox

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Regression (worked before, now fails)

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updated to opencalw 2026.3.2 and now openrouter gives the message 401 missing authentication header- Before it didn't. Tried also a fresh install. Nothing.
Api key is correct.

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Install and put openrouter api key.
Model i chosen is stepfun/step3.5flash:free

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To work normally: Chat should work

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Chat returns 401 missing authentication header

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2026.3.2

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ubuntu 25 (VM)

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npm

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