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model-hierarchy-skill

Route tasks to cheaper models and cut costs

Classifies tasks by complexity and routes them to the cheapest model that can handle them. Stops wasteful spending on premium models for routine work like file reads, status checks, and formatting. Provides clear tier rules, escalation logic, and sub-agent defaults to cut monthly costs by up to 10x.
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model-hierarchy

Classify tasks by complexity and route them to the cheapest capable model.

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How to install model-hierarchy-skill?▼

Run `npx skills add zscole/model-hierarchy-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install it globally.

How to reduce AI model costs?▼

This skill classifies each task as routine, moderate, or complex, then routes it to the cheapest model tier that can handle it, cutting costs by roughly 10x.

Which tasks should use cheap models?▼

Routine work like file operations, status checks, formatting, and simple lookups runs fine on budget models, while debugging and architecture decisions stay on premium tiers.

Does it work with Claude Code and OpenClaw?▼

Yes. It includes ready-made integration examples for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenClaw, including sub-agent spawning and heartbeat configuration.

Can I use it without coding experience?▼

Yes. Once installed, your agent automatically applies the classification rules and suggests model switches based on plain task descriptions.

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