model-selection
Use this skill when analyzing a prompt or task to determine the optimal Claude model (haiku, sonnet, or opus). Triggers when needing to route tasks, select models for subagents, or optimize cost/quality tradeoffs.
What this skill does
# Model Selection Criteria Analyze the task and select the optimal model using these criteria. ## Model Tiers ### Haiku - Fast & Efficient **Select haiku when the task involves:** - Simple lookups or searches - Pattern matching across files - Scanning for specific strings/patterns - Quick questions with factual answers - Listing files, directories, or contents - Basic formatting or transformation - Summarizing without deep analysis - Validation checks (syntax, schema) **Indicators in prompt:** - "find", "search", "list", "scan", "check" - "what is", "where is", "show me" - Short, direct questions - File/directory operations - Simple transformations ### Sonnet - Balanced & Capable **Select sonnet when the task involves:** - Writing or modifying code - Implementation of features - Bug investigation and fixing - Nuanced reasoning about tradeoffs - Code review and analysis - Test writing - Documentation with context - Multi-step reasoning - Refactoring existing code **Indicators in prompt:** - "implement", "create", "build", "write" - "fix", "debug", "investigate" - "refactor", "improve", "optimize" - "review", "analyze" - Code snippets or file references - Feature descriptions ### Opus - Deep & Complex **Select opus when the task involves:** - Architectural design decisions - Complex system design - Novel algorithm development - Deep analysis requiring creativity - Strategic planning - Decisions with significant tradeoffs - Problems requiring multiple expert perspectives - Tasks where correctness is critical and complex **Indicators in prompt:** - "design", "architect", "plan" - "complex", "tradeoffs", "strategy" - "novel", "creative", "innovative" - System-wide implications - Abstract reasoning required - Multiple interacting components ## Decision Algorithm 1. **Check for opus indicators first** - If task involves architecture, design, or complex reasoning → opus 2. **Check for haiku indicators** - If task is simple lookup, scan, or factual → haiku 3. **Default to sonnet** - Most coding tasks benefit from sonnet's balance ## Cost-Quality Tradeoff | Model | Speed | Cost | Quality | |-------|-------|------|---------| | Haiku | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | | Sonnet | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | | Opus | ★★ | ★ | ★★★★★ | **When in doubt:** Prefer sonnet. It handles most tasks well and the cost/quality tradeoff is optimal for general development work. ## Output Format After analysis, report: ``` ✨ <Model> - <Brief reason> ``` Examples: - `✨ Haiku - Simple file search task` - `✨ Sonnet - Code implementation with moderate complexity` - `✨ Opus - Complex architectural design requiring deep analysis`
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