Same AI model. Better results. Lower cost.
Summary
The author argues that AI coding harnesses and model routing are as important as the model itself, sharing tests with Oh-My-Pi and OpenCode that cut token usage and errors, and recommending tiered model subscriptions for high-volume lightweight tasks.
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