The Model Router Pattern
A model router sits between your agent logic and the LLM APIs, making intelligent decisions about which model to use.
Learning Objectives
Lesson Outline
A model router sits between your agent logic and the LLM APIs, making intelligent decisions about which model to use.
| Strategy | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Complexity-based | Route by query complexity | Cost optimization |
| Task-based | Route by task type | Specialized workloads |
| Cost-based | Always use cheapest that meets threshold | Budget constraints |
| Latency-based | Route to fastest available | Real-time requirements |
| Load-based | Distribute across models | Rate limit management |