AI agents can operate video generation tools through three approaches — Skills, MCP Connectors, and direct APIs. Choosing the right integration method matters more than choosing the right tool.
Spin up a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint at localhost:20128 that automatically routes requests from Claude Code / Cursor / Cline / Codex / Copilot through a Subscription → Cheap → Free 3-tier fallback to 40+ providers. Built-in RTK compresses tool_result (saving 20–40% input tokens), Caveman mode compresses output, OAuth auto-refresh, multi-account round-robin — install with npm install -g 9router and two commands.
Agent Skills is Addy Osmani's open-source collection of 19 production-grade engineering skills that drive AI agents to follow senior engineering discipline through /spec → /plan → /build → /test → /review → /ship commands, instead of cutting corners.
Cursor CLI brings the IDE Agent into the terminal, supporting interactive TUI and headless modes, Plan/Ask/Agent three modes, Cloud Handoff, CI/CD integration, $20-200/mo.
Comparing six major Agent CLI subscription plans in 2026 (Claude Code, Cursor CLI, Codex, Kiro, Gemini CLI, OpenCode), and exploring multi-model routing patterns — routing simple tasks to cheaper models and complex tasks to flagship models, with real-world savings of 40-85%.