Mach 1 reframes model routing for operations

The strongest idea is that routing is only valuable when tied to measurable business outcomes—not merely cheaper model calls.

• –Route by task complexity, tool requirements, latency, and risk—not prompt length alone
• –Track cost per completed workflow, fallback rates, quality, and failure recovery
• –Keep routing decisions observable so operators can diagnose silent quality regressions
• –Agent-level context and workflow state can matter more than request-level model selection
• –The approach aligns with the broader shift toward multi-model infrastructure and production-grade AI operations [Cursor’s routing guide](https://cursor.com/guides/model-routing)