Multi-Model Router — AI Workspace Template for Developer Tools

What It Does

An intelligent AI proxy that routes each request to the best model for the job. Simple questions go to fast, cheap models (Claude Haiku, GPT-4o mini). Complex reasoning goes to powerful models (Claude Opus, GPT-4o). You get the best quality-per-dollar without changing a line of code.

One endpoint, multiple models, automatic optimization.

How It Works

1. Send any request to your single proxy endpoint — same API format every time
2. Complexity analysis — the router evaluates the request: is it a simple lookup, a formatting task, or complex reasoning?
3. Model selection — routes to the optimal model based on complexity, latency requirements, and your cost preferences
4. Transparent response — you get the response with metadata showing which model was used and why

Use Cases

• SaaS products that use AI features — reduce costs 40-60% by routing simple tasks to cheaper models automatically
• AI-powered APIs serving diverse request types where one model size does not fit all
• Development teams that want GPT-4o quality when needed but not GPT-4o pricing on every call
• Cost optimization without sacrificing quality on requests that actually need it

Cost Impact

Most AI workloads are 70% simple requests and 30% complex. Routing the simple 70% to models that cost 10-20x less can cut your AI bill by 50% or more — with zero quality loss on the requests that matter.