Local, BYOK MCP that recommends and compares LLMs for a specific workload using live OpenRouter pricing and capabilities plus Artificial Analysis benchmarks — not a static leaderboard.
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- Recommend Models
Use ModelShortlist to recommend LLMs for a specific workload: ‹what you need›
- Compare Models
Use ModelShortlist to compare candidate models side-by-side: ‹what you need›
- Status Check
Use ModelShortlist to report data-source freshness and configuration: ‹what you need›
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Recommend Models
Recommends LLMs for a specific workload using live OpenRouter facts and independent Artificial Analysis benchmark evidence.
Compare Models
Compares candidate models side by side on price, context, capabilities, provider availability, and benchmark performance.
Status Check
Reports data-source freshness and configuration, including OpenRouter and Artificial Analysis connectivity and ZDR constraints.