Model Router skill for OpenClaw

What this skill does

Route model requests based on configured models, costs and task complexity. Use for routing general/low-complexity requests to the cheapest available model and for higher-complexity requests to stronger models.

The Model Router skill is part of the Automation & Workflows category — automation and workflow skills that schedule, trigger, and orchestrate tasks. You can install it on its own or alongside other automation & workflows skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install the Model Router skill

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for model-router-premium and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add the Model Router skill with a single command:

openclaw skills add model-router-premium

This pulls model-router-premium from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/model-router-premium/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use the Model Router skill

Once installed, the Model Router skill activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab model-router-premium-0.1.1.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/model-router-premium/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Model Router?

Install Model Router in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for model-router-premium, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add model-router-premium. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/model-router-premium/.

Is the Model Router skill free?

Yes. It is free to download and run through ClawHub, with no account or payment required. Each skill is published by its own author under its own licence — see its ClawHub page for the licence and source.

What does Model Router do?

Route model requests based on configured models, costs and task complexity. Use for routing general/low-complexity requests to the cheapest available model and for higher-complexity requests to stronger models.

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