#16746: feat(extensions): add BlockRun LLM provider with ClawRouter integration
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AI Provider Extensions
## Summary
Adds BlockRun extension — a thin wrapper that re-exports `@blockrun/clawrouter` for smart LLM routing with x402 micropayments.
### Why BlockRun?
| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| **63% cost savings** | Smart router picks the cheapest model that can handle each request |
| **30+ models** | OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, xAI — all through one integration |
| **Free models included** | Gemini Flash, DeepSeek, and more — $0 for simple queries |
| **<1ms routing** | Hybrid rules-first classifier handles ~80% of requests instantly |
| **No API keys needed** | Pay-per-request with USDC micropayments (x402 protocol) |
| **Non-custodial** | Your wallet, your keys — no middleman holding funds |
### How It Works
```
User prompt → ClawRouter classifier → Best model for the job
↓
80% handled by rules (<1ms)
20% use LLM fallback (~$0.00003)
```
### Routing Examples
| Prompt | Routed To | Why |
|--------|-----------|-----|
| "What's 2+2?" | Gemini Flash (free) | Simple math |
| "Write a haiku" | DeepSeek | Creative, affordable |
| "Debug this React code" | GPT-4o | Code expertise |
| "Analyze this legal contract" | Claude Opus | Complex reasoning |
## Usage
```bash
# Enable smart routing
openclaw config set model blockrun/auto
# Optional: set wallet key (auto-generated if not set)
export BLOCKRUN_WALLET_KEY=0x...
```
## Links
- npm: [@blockrun/clawrouter](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@blockrun/clawrouter)
- GitHub: [BlockRunAI/ClawRouter](https://github.com/BlockRunAI/ClawRouter)
- x402: [x402.org](https://x402.org)
## Test plan
- [ ] `pnpm install` in `extensions/blockrun`
- [ ] Verify plugin loads with `openclaw extensions list`
- [ ] Test routing with `blockrun/auto` model
- [ ] Verify free model routing for simple queries
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<h3>Greptile Summary</h3>
Adds a new BlockRun extension that wraps the external `@blockrun/clawrouter` npm package to provide LLM routing with x402 micropayments. The extension is a thin re-export — all logic (provider registration, wallet management, routing, payments) lives in the external package.
- **Supply chain concern**: This is the only provider extension in the repo that delegates 100% of its implementation to an external npm package. Other provider extensions (`copilot-proxy`, `google-gemini-cli-auth`, etc.) implement their `register()` logic in-repo. The external package handles sensitive operations (wallet private keys, LLM prompts, payment transactions) with no in-repo auditability.
- **Config schema divergence risk**: The `configSchema` in `openclaw.plugin.json` defines `walletKey` and `routing` fields, but validation happens against the manifest while the external package consumes the config at runtime — these could drift out of sync on package updates.
- **Missing `.github/labeler.yml` entry**: Per AGENTS.md line 18, new extensions must be added to the labeler config. This is missing.
- **Credentials handling**: The `walletKey` field is correctly marked `sensitive: true` in `uiHints`, following established patterns (e.g., `voice-call`, `memory-lancedb`).
<h3>Confidence Score: 2/5</h3>
- This PR introduces a supply chain dependency that handles sensitive credentials with no in-repo code to review — warrants careful consideration before merging.
- Score of 2 reflects: (1) the extension delegates all logic to an opaque external package that handles wallet private keys and LLM prompts, unique among all provider extensions; (2) the caret version range allows silent patch updates; (3) missing labeler.yml entry violates repo policy; (4) prior review threads identified lockfile, version sync, and schema issues that appear unaddressed. The extension structure itself is valid and follows manifest conventions correctly.
- Pay close attention to `extensions/blockrun/index.ts` (sole re-export of external package) and `extensions/blockrun/package.json` (dependency version range and missing lockfile update)
<sub>Last reviewed commit: 273b6fb</sub>
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