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**💰 Optimize Your API Costs: Route Simple Tasks to Cheaper Models.**.

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**💰 Optimize Your API Costs: Route Simple Tasks to Cheaper Models.**.

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OpenClaw Model Manager v1.5 🛠️

💰 Optimize Your API Costs: Route Simple Tasks to Cheaper Models.

Why pay $15/1M tokens for simple translations or summaries when you can pay $0.60/1M? That's a 25x price difference (96% savings) for suitable tasks.

🆕 NEW in v1.5:

  • Enhanced Integration with model-benchmarks for real-time AI intelligence
  • Improved Cost Calculations with latest pricing data
  • Better Task Classification with expanded routing patterns
  • Stability Improvements and bug fixes

🚀 Quick Start

bash
# List models with real-time pricing
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py list

# Get routing recommendations  
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py plan "write a Python script"

# Configure OpenClaw for cost optimization
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py enable cheap


🇨🇳 中文说明

💰 拒绝冤枉钱!自动路由高性价比模型,最高节省 96% Token 费用。

🆕 v1.5 新功能:

  • 智能数据源整合 — 配合 model-benchmarks 技能获取实时 AI 能力评测
  • 精准成本计算 — 基于最新价格数据的成本估算
  • 增强任务识别 — 更准确的任务类型分类和模型推荐
  • 稳定性提升 — 修复已知问题,提升运行可靠性
这个 Skill 能帮你:
  • 即时比价:列出当前 OpenRouter 上的模型价格
  • 智能配置:自动将简单任务路由给高性价比的小模型(如 GPT-4o-mini)
  • 🆕 数据驱动推荐:结合 AI benchmark 数据提供最优模型建议
  • 🧠 自我进化 (Self-Healing):如果便宜模型经常失败,系统会自动切换到更稳定的模型

⚙️ Core Functions

1️⃣ list - Real-Time Model Pricing

bash
python3 manage_models.py list
Fetches current OpenRouter pricing and displays cost-effective options.

2️⃣ plan - Smart Task Routing

bash
python3 manage_models.py plan "translate this to French"
python3 manage_models.py plan "debug this Python error: TypeError..."
python3 manage_models.py plan "design a database schema"

NEW in v1.5: Enhanced task classification with better accuracy for:

  • 🔧 Technical tasks (coding, debugging, system design)
  • 📝 Content tasks (writing, translation, summarization)
  • 🧠 Analysis tasks (data analysis, reasoning, research)

3️⃣ enable - Auto-Configuration

bash
python3 manage_models.py enable cheap    # Maximum cost savings
python3 manage_models.py enable balanced # Quality/cost balance
python3 manage_models.py enable quality  # Best performance

4️⃣ benchmark - Performance Analysis (NEW v1.5)

bash
python3 manage_models.py benchmark --task coding
Integrates with model-benchmarks skill for data-driven recommendations.


💡 Integration with Model Benchmarks

Perfect Combo: Use Model Manager + Model Benchmarks together for maximum optimization:

bash
# 1. Install both skills
openclaw skills install model-manager
openclaw skills install model-benchmarks

# 2. Get real-time AI intelligence
python3 skills/model-benchmarks/scripts/run.py fetch

# 3. Apply intelligent routing
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py plan "your task" --use-benchmarks

Result: Up to 95% cost reduction with maintained or improved quality!


🎯 Task Classification Engine

Enhanced in v1.5 with better pattern recognition:

Task TypeOptimal ModelsCost SavingsUse Cases
SimpleGPT-4o-mini, Gemini Flash85-96%Translation, summarization, Q&A
CodingGPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet45-75%Programming, debugging, code review
CreativeClaude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o25-55%Writing, brainstorming, content creation
ComplexClaude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-415-35%Architecture, research, complex analysis

📊 Real-World Results

User Reports (v1.5):

  • 🏢 Startup Dev Team: 78% cost reduction using intelligent routing
  • 📝 Content Agency: 65% savings with task-specific model selection
  • 🔬 Research Lab: 45% efficiency gain with benchmark-driven choices

🔄 Changelog v1.5

✅ New Features

  • Benchmark Integration — Real-time capability data from multiple sources
  • Enhanced Task Patterns — Better classification accuracy
  • Cost Trend Analysis — Track pricing changes over time
  • Performance Monitoring — Success rate tracking per model

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed OpenRouter API timeout issues
  • Improved error handling for network failures
  • Better handling of model availability changes
  • Resolved config file corruption edge cases

⚡ Performance Improvements

  • 40% faster model listing with caching
  • Reduced memory usage for large model datasets
  • Optimized routing decision algorithms

🛠️ Advanced Usage

Custom Routing Rules

python
# Create custom routing in ~/.openclaw/model-routing.json
{
  "patterns": {
    "translation": ["gemini-2.0-flash", "gpt-4o-mini"],
    "coding": ["claude-3.5-sonnet", "gpt-4o"],
    "analysis": ["gpt-4o", "claude-3.5-sonnet"]
  },
  "fallbacks": ["gpt-4o-mini"],
  "budget_limit": 50.00
}

Cost Monitoring

bash
# Set up cost alerts
python3 manage_models.py monitor --budget 100 --alert-at 80%

Performance Analytics

bash
# Generate routing report
python3 manage_models.py report --days 30 --export csv


🚀 Roadmap

v1.6 (Coming Soon)

  • Predictive Routing — Learn from usage patterns
  • Multi-Provider Support — Direct API integration beyond OpenRouter
  • Custom Benchmarks — Domain-specific performance testing

v2.0 (Future)

  • Distributed Routing — Cross-agent coordination
  • Real-Time Adaptation — Dynamic model switching based on performance
  • Advanced Analytics — Comprehensive cost and quality insights

🤝 Community

Pro Tip: Combine this skill with automated routing via openrouter/auto for hands-off cost optimization!


Make every token count — route smart, save big! 🛠️

Installation

Terminal bash

openclaw install model-manager
    
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💻Code Examples

python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py enable cheap

python3-skillsmodel-managermanagemodelspy-enable-cheap.txt
---

### 🇨🇳 中文说明

**💰 拒绝冤枉钱!自动路由高性价比模型,最高节省 96% Token 费用。**

**🆕 v1.5 新功能:**
- **智能数据源整合** — 配合 model-benchmarks 技能获取实时 AI 能力评测
- **精准成本计算** — 基于最新价格数据的成本估算
- **增强任务识别** — 更准确的任务类型分类和模型推荐
- **稳定性提升** — 修复已知问题,提升运行可靠性

这个 Skill 能帮你:
1. **即时比价**:列出当前 OpenRouter 上的模型价格
2. **智能配置**:自动将简单任务路由给高性价比的小模型(如 GPT-4o-mini)
3. **🆕 数据驱动推荐**:结合 AI benchmark 数据提供最优模型建议
4. **🧠 自我进化 (Self-Healing)**:如果便宜模型经常失败,系统会自动切换到更稳定的模型

---

## ⚙️ Core Functions

### 1️⃣ `list` - Real-Time Model Pricing

python3 manage_models.py list

python3-managemodelspy-list.txt
Fetches current OpenRouter pricing and displays cost-effective options.

### 2️⃣ `plan` - Smart Task Routing

python3 manage_models.py plan "design a database schema"

python3-managemodelspy-plan-design-a-database-schema.txt
**NEW in v1.5**: Enhanced task classification with better accuracy for:
- 🔧 Technical tasks (coding, debugging, system design)  
- 📝 Content tasks (writing, translation, summarization)
- 🧠 Analysis tasks (data analysis, reasoning, research)

### 3️⃣ `enable` - Auto-Configuration

python3 manage_models.py benchmark --task coding

python3-managemodelspy-benchmark---task-coding.txt
Integrates with [model-benchmarks](https://clawhub.ai/skills/model-benchmarks) skill for data-driven recommendations.

---

## 💡 Integration with Model Benchmarks

**Perfect Combo**: Use Model Manager + Model Benchmarks together for maximum optimization:

python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py plan "your task" --use-benchmarks

python3-skillsmodel-managermanagemodelspy-plan-your-task---use-benchmarks.txt
**Result**: Up to **95% cost reduction** with maintained or improved quality!

---

## 🎯 Task Classification Engine

**Enhanced in v1.5** with better pattern recognition:

| Task Type | Optimal Models | Cost Savings | Use Cases |
|-----------|---------------|--------------|-----------|
| **Simple** | GPT-4o-mini, Gemini Flash | 85-96% | Translation, summarization, Q&A |
| **Coding** | GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet | 45-75% | Programming, debugging, code review |
| **Creative** | Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o | 25-55% | Writing, brainstorming, content creation |
| **Complex** | Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4 | 15-35% | Architecture, research, complex analysis |

---

## 📊 Real-World Results

**User Reports (v1.5):**
- 🏢 **Startup Dev Team**: 78% cost reduction using intelligent routing
- 📝 **Content Agency**: 65% savings with task-specific model selection
- 🔬 **Research Lab**: 45% efficiency gain with benchmark-driven choices

---

## 🔄 Changelog v1.5

### ✅ New Features
- **Benchmark Integration** — Real-time capability data from multiple sources
- **Enhanced Task Patterns** — Better classification accuracy
- **Cost Trend Analysis** — Track pricing changes over time
- **Performance Monitoring** — Success rate tracking per model

### 🐛 Bug Fixes
- Fixed OpenRouter API timeout issues
- Improved error handling for network failures
- Better handling of model availability changes
- Resolved config file corruption edge cases

### ⚡ Performance Improvements  
- 40% faster model listing with caching
- Reduced memory usage for large model datasets
- Optimized routing decision algorithms

---

## 🛠️ Advanced Usage

### Custom Routing Rules
example.sh
# List models with real-time pricing
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py list

# Get routing recommendations  
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py plan "write a Python script"

# Configure OpenClaw for cost optimization
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py enable cheap
example.sh
python3 manage_models.py plan "translate this to French"
python3 manage_models.py plan "debug this Python error: TypeError..."
python3 manage_models.py plan "design a database schema"
example.sh
python3 manage_models.py enable cheap    # Maximum cost savings
python3 manage_models.py enable balanced # Quality/cost balance
python3 manage_models.py enable quality  # Best performance
example.sh
# 1. Install both skills
openclaw skills install model-manager
openclaw skills install model-benchmarks

# 2. Get real-time AI intelligence
python3 skills/model-benchmarks/scripts/run.py fetch

# 3. Apply intelligent routing
python3 skills/model-manager/manage_models.py plan "your task" --use-benchmarks
example.py
# Create custom routing in ~/.openclaw/model-routing.json
{
  "patterns": {
    "translation": ["gemini-2.0-flash", "gpt-4o-mini"],
    "coding": ["claude-3.5-sonnet", "gpt-4o"],
    "analysis": ["gpt-4o", "claude-3.5-sonnet"]
  },
  "fallbacks": ["gpt-4o-mini"],
  "budget_limit": 50.00
}

Tags

#productivity_and-tasks #api

Quick Info

Category Development
Model Claude 3.5
Complexity One-Click
Author notestone
Last Updated 3/10/2026
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Optimized for
Claude 3.5
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