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Everyday coding (PRs, debugging, features)
You write code daily and need a reliable coding assistant that won't break the bank. You want someth...
Hard architecture & complex refactors
You're tackling difficult engineering problems — system design, multi-file refactors, architecture d...
General questions & writing
You want a smart assistant for everyday questions, drafting emails, summarizing articles, and genera...
Math, logic & step-by-step reasoning
You need a model that thinks through problems step by step — math proofs, logical analysis, multi-st...
Maximum savings (high volume, simple tasks)
You're running high-volume requests — classification, extraction, simple completions, batch processi...
Image understanding & visual reasoning
You need a model that can see — analyze images, read charts, do OCR, understand screenshots. Vision ...
Best of the best (cost is no object)
You want the absolute best model available, period. You're doing research, complex analysis, or agen...