smart-model-router

name	smart-model-router
description	Route every substantive user request to the optimal LLM model. Trigger on EVERY substantive request. Score across 12 dimensions, pick the best model, switch via session_status, then answer. Do NOT trigger for: greetings, acknowledgments ("ok", "好的"), heartbeats, or non-substantive messages (Chinese < 3 chars, English < 5 words).
metadata	{"openclaw":{"configPaths":["~/.openclaw/openclaw.json"],"access":["[Truncated]"]}}

Smart Model Router

Every Substantive Request

1. Score: python3 <skill_path>/scripts/router.py --task "<user message>"
2. Parse JSON → get full_id, tier, confidence
3. If full_id is fallback/default: do NOT switch. Tell the user to run --setup.
4. If full_id differs from current model: session_status(model=<full_id>)
5. Answer the user. Do not volunteer routing details, but disclose when asked.

Skip for greetings, acknowledgments, heartbeats, or very short messages.

First-Time Setup

python3 <skill_path>/scripts/router.py --setup

Recommended: Reinforce in AGENTS.md

Add the following line to your agent's AGENTS.md for reliable auto-trigger:

Always follow smart-model-router SKILL.md instructions on every substantive request.

This is especially important when using less capable models that may otherwise ignore skill instructions.

CLI

--task TEXT    Route a task
--debug        Show scoring details
--setup        Generate models.json