model-hierarchy
Installation
SKILL.md
Model Hierarchy
Route tasks to the cheapest model that can handle them. Most agent work is routine.
Core Principle
80% of agent tasks are janitorial. File reads, status checks, formatting, simple Q&A. These don't need expensive models. Reserve premium models for problems that actually require deep reasoning.
Model Tiers
Tier 1: Cheap ($0.10-0.50/M tokens)
| Model | Input | Output | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3 | $0.14 | $0.28 | General routine work |
| GPT-4o-mini | $0.15 | $0.60 | Quick responses |
| Claude Haiku | $0.25 | $1.25 | Fast tool use |
| Gemini Flash | $0.075 | $0.30 | High volume |
| GLM 5 (Zhipu) | (OpenRouter Z.AI) | (OpenRouter Z.AI) | Routine + moderate text; 200K context; text-only — do not use for image/vision |