uncertainty-routing

Route tasks to small or large models based on estimated confidence.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dredd-us/seashells --skill uncertainty-routing-dredd-us
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Skill: uncertainty-routing
Source: https://github.com/dredd-us/seashells/tree/main/.claude/skills/uncertainty-routing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dredd-us/seashells --skill uncertainty-routing-dredd-us

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill optimizes AI resource usage by routing routine tasks to smaller, cheaper models and escalating only complex, low-confidence tasks to larger, more expensive models, achieving 10-30x cost reduction while maintaining accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Confidence-Based Delegation: Automatically estimates confidence in a small model's response and escalates if needed.
  • Cost & Speed Optimization: Achieves 87% faster learning and 10-30x cost reduction compared to using large models exclusively.
  • Use Case: For a batch of tasks, route "What is 2+2?" to a small model, but "Explain quantum mechanics" to a large model, ensuring efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Quick Start

This skill operates automatically in the background. Simply provide your task, and the AI will intelligently route it to the most cost-effective model.

Frequently Asked Questions about uncertainty-routing

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

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How do I reduce AI costs by routing tasks to smaller models?

Confidence-based routing reduces AI costs by automatically sending routine tasks to cheaper, smaller models and escalating only complex, low-confidence requests to larger models, achieving 10-30x cost savings while maintaining accuracy.

How does confidence-based task routing work?

Task routing estimates confidence in a small model's response; if confidence falls below a threshold, the task automatically escalates to a larger model, ensuring quality while optimizing spend and processing speed.

Can I use model routing for batch processing and high-volume workflows?

Yes, confidence-based routing handles batch processing and high-volume, budget-conscious workflows by intelligently delegating each task based on estimated confidence, achieving 87% faster learning with significant cost reduction.

What's the best way to optimize AI resource usage across routine and complex tasks?

Intelligent routing separates routine tasks—routed to efficient small models—from complex tasks requiring large models, maintaining accuracy while reducing costs and latency compared to using large models exclusively.

Does model routing require manual threshold configuration?

Model routing features adaptive thresholds that adjust automatically based on task complexity and confidence estimates, with comprehensive logging and cost accounting, requiring minimal manual configuration.