ARKAbrain Model Routing
Learn how ARKAbrain automatically selects the optimal AI model for each message, saving you money while delivering the best responses.
What is ARKAbrain?
ARKAbrain is ARKA-AI's intelligent model routing system. Instead of using a single expensive model for everything, ARKAbrain analyzes each message and routes it to the best model for that specific task.
How Model Routing Works
When you send a message, ARKAbrain performs real-time analysis to understand the complexity, domain, and requirements of your request. It then routes your message to the most appropriate model.
Simple Questions
Fast, efficient models for quick answers, math, and factual queries.
General Tasks
Balanced models for writing, analysis, and everyday tasks.
Complex Tasks
Premium models for coding, reasoning, and creative work.
The Chat Interface
The ARKA-AI chat interface is where you interact with ARKAbrain. Simply type your message and ARKAbrain handles the rest.
Sending Your First Message
Type Your Question
Enter any question or task in the message box. Be as specific or general as you'd like.
Press Enter
Send your message. ARKAbrain will analyze it and route to the best model.
View the Response
The AI responds with the selected model shown in a chip below the message.
The Model Chip
After each response, you'll see a model chip that shows which AI model was used. This appears as "via [Model Name]" below the response.
"Why This Model?" Explanation
Curious why ARKAbrain chose a specific model? Click the "Why this model?" button next to the model chip to see the reasoning behind the selection.
Understanding the Explanation
The explanation shows the factors ARKAbrain considered: task complexity, domain expertise needed, response length requirements, and cost efficiency.
Model Selection in Action
Different types of questions are routed to different models. Here's how ARKAbrain handles various request types:
Coding Questions
Technical coding questions are routed to models optimized for code generation, debugging, and explanation.
Simple Questions
Simple factual questions or math problems are routed to fast, efficient models that can respond quickly without wasting premium API tokens.
Multi-Model Conversations
In a single conversation, ARKAbrain may use multiple different models depending on each message's requirements. This ensures optimal quality and cost for every interaction.
Cost Savings
By intelligently routing messages, ARKAbrain can save you 40-70% on API costs compared to always using the most expensive model. You get the quality you need without overpaying.
With ARKAbrain
Each message is routed to the most cost-effective model that can handle it well. Simple questions use cheap models; complex ones use premium models.
Without ARKAbrain
Every message goes to the same expensive model, even simple "yes/no" questions that don't need premium reasoning capabilities.
View Your Savings
Check your usage dashboard in Settings to see how much ARKAbrain has saved you compared to using a single premium model for everything.
Tips for Best Results
Be Specific
Clear, specific questions help ARKAbrain better understand your needs and route to the optimal model.
Check the Model Chip
Glance at the model chip to understand which AI answered. Click "Why this model?" if you're curious about the selection.
Trust the System
ARKAbrain has been trained on millions of queries. Let it handle model selection so you can focus on your work.