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An abstract model routing system filtering an Agent request through constraint gates into a qualified model portfolio

LatestAug 5, 2026RoutingBenchmarks

A Constraint-First Model Router for AI Agents

How a local, inspectable Router improved verified Agent success while lowering normalized cost per successful task—and what the evidence still does not prove.

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Smart LLM routing — 46 models, 14 dimensions, sub-1ms classification

Mar 2026RoutingModelsBenchmarks

LLM Router Benchmark: 46 Models, 8 Providers, Sub-1ms Routing

We benchmarked 46 LLM models from 8 providers through a production payment pipeline. Speed and intelligence are poorly correlated. Here's how we built a 14-dimension classifier that routes requests in under 1ms.