diff --git a/ui/src/components/profiles/index.ts b/ui/src/components/profiles/index.ts
index db201102..432cbca3 100644
--- a/ui/src/components/profiles/index.ts
+++ b/ui/src/components/profiles/index.ts
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ export type { Settings, SettingsResponse, ProfileEditorProps } from './editor';
 
 // OpenRouter components
 export { OpenRouterBadge } from './openrouter-badge';
+export { OpenRouterBanner } from './openrouter-banner';
 export { OpenRouterModelPicker } from './openrouter-model-picker';
+export { OpenRouterPromoCard } from './openrouter-promo-card';
+export { OpenRouterQuickStart } from './openrouter-quick-start';
 export { ModelTierMapping } from './model-tier-mapping';
 export type { TierMapping } from './model-tier-mapping';
diff --git a/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-banner.tsx b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-banner.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..1a34f287
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-banner.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+/**
+ * OpenRouter Feature Banner
+ * Dismissible announcement banner for OpenRouter integration
+ */
+
+/* eslint-disable react-hooks/set-state-in-effect */
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { X, Sparkles, ExternalLink } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { useOpenRouterReady } from '@/hooks/use-openrouter-models';
+
+const BANNER_DISMISSED_KEY = 'ccs:openrouter-banner-dismissed';
+
+interface OpenRouterBannerProps {
+  onCreateClick?: () => void;
+}
+
+export function OpenRouterBanner({ onCreateClick }: OpenRouterBannerProps) {
+  const [dismissed, setDismissed] = useState(true); // Start hidden to avoid flash
+  const { modelCount, isLoading } = useOpenRouterReady();
+
+  // Check localStorage on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const isDismissed = localStorage.getItem(BANNER_DISMISSED_KEY) === 'true';
+    setDismissed(isDismissed);
+  }, []);
+
+  const handleDismiss = () => {
+    localStorage.setItem(BANNER_DISMISSED_KEY, 'true');
+    setDismissed(true);
+  };
+
+  if (dismissed) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-orange-500 to-orange-600 text-white px-4 py-3 relative shrink-0">
+      <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-4 max-w-screen-xl mx-auto">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 flex-1 min-w-0">
+          <div className="p-1.5 bg-white/20 rounded-md shrink-0">
+            <Sparkles className="w-4 h-4" />
+          </div>
+          <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+            <p className="font-medium text-sm">NEW: OpenRouter Integration</p>
+            <p className="text-xs text-white/80 truncate">
+              Browse {isLoading ? '300+' : `${modelCount}+`} models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google,
+              Meta and more.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 shrink-0">
+          {onCreateClick && (
+            <Button
+              size="sm"
+              variant="secondary"
+              onClick={onCreateClick}
+              className="bg-white text-orange-600 hover:bg-white/90 h-8"
+            >
+              Try it now
+            </Button>
+          )}
+          <a
+            href="https://openrouter.ai"
+            target="_blank"
+            rel="noopener noreferrer"
+            className="text-xs text-white/80 hover:text-white hidden sm:flex items-center gap-1"
+          >
+            Learn more
+            <ExternalLink className="w-3 h-3" />
+          </a>
+          <Button
+            size="icon"
+            variant="ghost"
+            onClick={handleDismiss}
+            className="h-7 w-7 text-white/70 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/20"
+          >
+            <X className="w-4 h-4" />
+            <span className="sr-only">Dismiss</span>
+          </Button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-promo-card.tsx b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-promo-card.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..881f3368
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-promo-card.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+/**
+ * OpenRouter Promo Card
+ * Permanent promotional card for OpenRouter - always visible in sidebar footer
+ */
+
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { useOpenRouterReady } from '@/hooks/use-openrouter-models';
+import { Zap } from 'lucide-react';
+
+interface OpenRouterPromoCardProps {
+  onCreateClick: () => void;
+}
+
+export function OpenRouterPromoCard({ onCreateClick }: OpenRouterPromoCardProps) {
+  const { modelCount, isLoading } = useOpenRouterReady();
+
+  return (
+    <div className="p-3 border-t bg-gradient-to-r from-orange-50 to-orange-100/50 dark:from-orange-950/30 dark:to-orange-900/20">
+      <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+        <div className="p-1.5 bg-orange-100 dark:bg-orange-900/40 rounded shrink-0">
+          <img src="/icons/openrouter.svg" alt="" className="w-4 h-4" />
+        </div>
+        <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+          <p className="text-xs font-medium text-orange-700 dark:text-orange-300">OpenRouter</p>
+          <p className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground truncate">
+            {isLoading ? '300+' : `${modelCount}+`} models available
+          </p>
+        </div>
+        <Button
+          size="sm"
+          variant="ghost"
+          onClick={onCreateClick}
+          className="h-7 px-2 text-orange-600 hover:text-orange-700 hover:bg-orange-100 dark:hover:bg-orange-900/30"
+        >
+          <Zap className="w-3 h-3 mr-1" />
+          <span className="text-xs">Add</span>
+        </Button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-quick-start.tsx b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-quick-start.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c320bbbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ui/src/components/profiles/openrouter-quick-start.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+/**
+ * OpenRouter Quick Start Card
+ * Prominent CTA for new users to create OpenRouter profile
+ */
+
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
+import { Card, CardContent, CardDescription, CardHeader, CardTitle } from '@/components/ui/card';
+import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
+import { Separator } from '@/components/ui/separator';
+import { useOpenRouterReady } from '@/hooks/use-openrouter-models';
+import { Sparkles, ExternalLink, ArrowRight, Zap } from 'lucide-react';
+
+interface OpenRouterQuickStartProps {
+  onOpenRouterClick: () => void;
+  onCustomClick: () => void;
+}
+
+export function OpenRouterQuickStart({
+  onOpenRouterClick,
+  onCustomClick,
+}: OpenRouterQuickStartProps) {
+  const { modelCount, isLoading } = useOpenRouterReady();
+
+  return (
+    <div className="flex-1 flex items-center justify-center bg-muted/20 p-8">
+      <div className="max-w-lg w-full space-y-6">
+        {/* Main OpenRouter Card */}
+        <Card className="border-orange-200 dark:border-orange-800/50 bg-gradient-to-br from-orange-50/50 to-background dark:from-orange-950/20">
+          <CardHeader className="pb-3">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
+              <div className="p-2 rounded-lg bg-orange-100 dark:bg-orange-900/30">
+                <img src="/icons/openrouter.svg" alt="OpenRouter" className="w-6 h-6" />
+              </div>
+              <Badge
+                variant="secondary"
+                className="bg-orange-100 text-orange-700 dark:bg-orange-900/40 dark:text-orange-300"
+              >
+                Recommended
+              </Badge>
+            </div>
+            <CardTitle className="text-xl">Start with OpenRouter</CardTitle>
+            <CardDescription className="text-base">
+              Access {isLoading ? '300+' : `${modelCount}+`} models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google,
+              Meta and more - all through one API.
+            </CardDescription>
+          </CardHeader>
+          <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+            {/* Key Features */}
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3 text-sm">
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-muted-foreground">
+                <Zap className="w-4 h-4 text-orange-500" />
+                <span>One API, all providers</span>
+              </div>
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-muted-foreground">
+                <Sparkles className="w-4 h-4 text-orange-500" />
+                <span>Model tier mapping</span>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+            <Button
+              onClick={onOpenRouterClick}
+              className="w-full bg-orange-600 hover:bg-orange-700 text-white"
+              size="lg"
+            >
+              Create OpenRouter Profile
+              <ArrowRight className="w-4 h-4 ml-2" />
+            </Button>
+
+            <p className="text-xs text-center text-muted-foreground">
+              Get your API key at{' '}
+              <a
+                href="https://openrouter.ai/keys"
+                target="_blank"
+                rel="noopener noreferrer"
+                className="text-orange-600 hover:underline inline-flex items-center gap-1"
+              >
+                openrouter.ai/keys
+                <ExternalLink className="w-3 h-3" />
+              </a>
+            </p>
+          </CardContent>
+        </Card>
+
+        {/* Divider */}
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+          <Separator className="flex-1" />
+          <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">or</span>
+          <Separator className="flex-1" />
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Custom Option */}
+        <Button variant="outline" onClick={onCustomClick} className="w-full">
+          Create Custom API Profile
+        </Button>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/ui/src/lib/provider-presets.ts b/ui/src/lib/provider-presets.ts
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8a0ade76
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ui/src/lib/provider-presets.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+/**
+ * Provider Presets Configuration
+ * Pre-configured templates for common API providers
+ */
+
+export interface ProviderPreset {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  description: string;
+  baseUrl: string;
+  defaultProfileName: string;
+  badge?: string;
+  featured?: boolean;
+  icon?: string;
+  defaultModel?: string;
+  requiresApiKey: boolean;
+  apiKeyPlaceholder: string;
+  apiKeyHint?: string;
+}
+
+export const OPENROUTER_BASE_URL = 'https://openrouter.ai/api/v1';
+
+export const PROVIDER_PRESETS: ProviderPreset[] = [
+  {
+    id: 'openrouter',
+    name: 'OpenRouter',
+    description: '349+ models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta',
+    baseUrl: OPENROUTER_BASE_URL,
+    defaultProfileName: 'openrouter',
+    badge: '349+ models',
+    featured: true,
+    icon: '/icons/openrouter.svg',
+    defaultModel: 'anthropic/claude-sonnet-4',
+    requiresApiKey: true,
+    apiKeyPlaceholder: 'sk-or-...',
+    apiKeyHint: 'Get your API key at openrouter.ai/keys',
+  },
+  {
+    id: 'glm',
+    name: 'GLM',
+    description: 'Claude via Z.AI (GitHub Copilot)',
+    baseUrl: 'https://api.z.ai/api/anthropic',
+    defaultProfileName: 'glm',
+    badge: 'Free',
+    defaultModel: 'glm-4.6',
+    requiresApiKey: true,
+    apiKeyPlaceholder: 'ghp_...',
+    apiKeyHint: 'Get your API key from Z.AI',
+  },
+  {
+    id: 'glmt',
+    name: 'GLMT',
+    description: 'GLM with Thinking mode support',
+    baseUrl: 'https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4/chat/completions',
+    defaultProfileName: 'glmt',
+    badge: 'Thinking',
+    defaultModel: 'glm-4.6',
+    requiresApiKey: true,
+    apiKeyPlaceholder: 'ghp_...',
+    apiKeyHint: 'Same API key as GLM',
+  },
+  {
+    id: 'kimi',
+    name: 'Kimi',
+    description: 'Moonshot AI - Fast reasoning model',
+    baseUrl: 'https://api.kimi.com/coding/',
+    defaultProfileName: 'kimi',
+    badge: 'Reasoning',
+    defaultModel: 'kimi-k2-thinking-turbo',
+    requiresApiKey: true,
+    apiKeyPlaceholder: 'sk-...',
+    apiKeyHint: 'Get your API key from Moonshot AI',
+  },
+];
+
+/** Get preset by ID */
+export function getPresetById(id: string): ProviderPreset | undefined {
+  return PROVIDER_PRESETS.find((p) => p.id === id);
+}
+
+/** Check if a URL matches a known preset */
+export function detectPresetFromUrl(baseUrl: string): ProviderPreset | undefined {
+  const normalizedUrl = baseUrl.toLowerCase().trim();
+  return PROVIDER_PRESETS.find((p) => normalizedUrl.includes(p.baseUrl.toLowerCase()));
+}