Using Cheaper Models for Orchestration Saves API Calls
dejavucoder · x · 2026-07-14
The author thinks this might be a great idea: if your orchestrator is mostly waiting and delegating tasks rather than coding or reviewing, using a cheaper model for orchestration can save API calls.
The cited text mentions someone using 5.6 Terra to orchestrate 5.6 Sol, reversing the usual division of labor. The interactive experience was excellent, and execution went very smoothly.
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