chitin-coreSelects the most cost-effective capable model for tasks, handles rate limit failures gracefully, and supports tier overrides and health checks.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install adroidian/chitin-coreGrade Fair — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.
Accesses sensitive credential files or environment variables
${anthropicCalls external URL not in known-safe list
https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/modelsUses known external API (expected, informational)
api.anthropic.comAI Analysis
The skill's external API calls (OpenRouter, Anthropic) are consistent with its stated purpose of model routing and cost optimization. While it accesses credential files for API keys, this is expected for an AI model router and no hidden instructions or obfuscation are evident. The primary risk is credential exposure if the underlying configuration is compromised.
Generated Mar 21, 2026
A company uses chitin-core to route customer inquiries to the cheapest capable AI model, handling simple questions with LIGHT models and escalating complex issues to MEDIUM or HEAVY models as needed. This reduces operational costs while maintaining response quality and avoiding rate limit crashes.
A development team integrates chitin-core to delegate coding tasks, such as bug fixes or feature implementations, by routing to cost-effective models like Gemini Pro for standard code and gpt-5.2-pro for architectural decisions. Failures from rate limits are handled gracefully with automatic retries.
A marketing agency employs chitin-core to generate and summarize content, using override tags like @medium for mid-tier tasks and falling back to local models during high-demand periods. This ensures continuous operation without interruptions from provider limits.
An online learning platform uses chitin-core to route student queries, starting with LIGHT models for basic explanations and escalating to HEAVY models for complex reasoning problems. Graceful degradation prevents service downtime during peak usage times.
Offer AI-powered services like chatbots or data analysis by leveraging chitin-core to minimize model costs while ensuring reliability. Charge clients based on usage tiers, with higher margins from efficient routing and reduced downtime.
Provide consulting services to businesses for integrating chitin-core into their workflows, customizing configurations for specific needs. Revenue comes from setup fees, ongoing support, and training sessions on using the skill effectively.
Develop a SaaS platform that uses chitin-core as a backend to manage and route AI tasks for multiple clients. Monetize through tiered plans based on task volume, complexity, and priority support features.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure the config.json is properly set up with model tiers and costs before deployment, and test the router with sample tasks to validate performance.
Scored Apr 19, 2026
Audited Apr 17, 2026 · audit v1.0
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