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model-routing

Selects Haiku, Sonnet, or Opus based on complexity analysis and cost-benefit.

7|1|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#claude#cost optimization#model selection#opus#haiku#sonnet#ai routing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/frankxai/agentic-creator-os --skill model-routing-frankxai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: model-routing
Source: https://github.com/frankxai/agentic-creator-os/tree/main/.claude/skills/model-routing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/frankxai/agentic-creator-os --skill model-routing-frankxai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill optimizes AI model usage by intelligently routing tasks to the most cost-effective and performant model (Haiku, Sonnet, or Opus) based on complexity analysis, significantly reducing operational costs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic Model Selection: Automatically chooses between Haiku (fast/cheap), Sonnet (balanced), and Opus (complex/strategic) models.
  • Cost Optimization: Reduces AI spending by up to 75% by avoiding overuse of powerful, expensive models for simple tasks.
  • Use Case: When asked to "list files in src/", the skill routes to Haiku. When asked to "design the architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform", it routes to Opus.

Quick Start

Use the model-routing skill to analyze the complexity of the request "write a summary of the latest market trends".

Frequently Asked Questions about model-routing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I reduce Claude API costs by routing tasks between Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus?▼

AI model routing reduces Claude API costs by analyzing task complexity and directing simple queries to Haiku, balanced tasks to Sonnet, and complex strategic requests to Opus, cutting AI spending by up to 75%.

How does AI model routing decide when to use Claude Opus over Sonnet?▼

Model routing uses dynamic routing rules, keyword triggers, and complexity analysis to select the appropriate Claude model. It escalates failed tasks to more powerful models like Opus when needed for intricate architectural designs.

Can I set up command-specific model assignments for Claude API requests?▼

Yes, intelligent model routing supports command-specific assignments and dynamic routing rules, allowing you to map predefined commands directly to Haiku, Sonnet, or Opus to optimize resource utilization.

What is the best way to optimize AI resource utilization for varied complexity prompts?▼

The best way to optimize AI resource utilization is implementing complexity analysis and cost-benefit routing rules that automatically select the cheapest effective Claude model, avoiding overuse of expensive models for simple tasks.

Does model routing support escalation patterns when a Claude task fails?▼

Yes, the model routing skill implements escalation patterns for failed tasks. If a less capable model like Haiku fails a request, the system can escalate the task to Sonnet or Opus to ensure completion.

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