cli-llm-routing

Prefer installed CLI tools for ad hoc AI consultation. They use your normal login flow, keep credentials out of prompts, and make the command visible.

Use A Second Model When

• the task involves current documentation;
• you need a skeptical architecture review;
• the context is too long for the current session;
• the answer affects a large amount of work.

Do Not

• paste API keys into prompts;
• call provider REST APIs for one-off consultation;
• run shell commands suggested by another model without reviewing them;
• assume the second model has your full chat context.

Prompt Shape

Context:
<short, sufficient context>

Question:
<specific decision or review request>

Return:
<bullets, risks, recommendation, sources if web was used>

Output Handling

Treat the result as advice, not authority. Pull useful reasoning back into your main session and verify commands before running them.