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## Auto Frontier
`kilo-auto/frontier` routes to the latest and most capable paid models available, optimizing for performance, capability, and cost.
For the current mode-to-model mappings, see the [Gateway docs](/docs/gateway/models-and-providers#kilo-autofrontier).
`kilo-auto/frontier` routes to the latest and most capable paid models available. It uses different models for reasoning-heavy tasks (planning, architecture, debugging) versus implementation tasks (coding, building, exploring) — pairing the right model capability to each type of work.
## Auto Balanced
`kilo-auto/balanced` follows the same mode-based routing structure as Frontier but uses a more cost-effective model — GPT 5.3 Codex across all modes.
`kilo-auto/balanced` follows the same mode-based routing structure as Frontier but uses a more cost-effective model across all modes. It's a good default for most developers who want strong AI assistance without paying frontier prices.
For the current mode-to-model mappings, see the [Gateway docs](/docs/gateway/models-and-providers#kilo-autobalanced).
## Auto Free
`kilo-auto/free` routes to the best available free model on OpenRouter. Because free model availability shifts over time as providers change promotional periods, the mapping is updated server-side — you always get the best free option without having to track what's currently available. Quality will be lower than paid tiers, and the model may change over time.
For the current model mappings for all tiers, see the [Gateway docs](/docs/gateway/models-and-providers#kilo-autofrontier).
## Benefits
### Simplified Setup
### No Configuration Required
No need to manually switch models when changing modes. Auto Model handles the routing transparently in the background.
No need to manually switch models when changing modes. Auto Model handles routing transparently in the background.
### Cost Optimization
### Flexible Cost Control
Uses cost-effective models matched to the task — Auto Balanced and Auto Free deliver strong capabilities at a fraction of frontier cost. You get optimal cost-to-capability ratio without thinking about it.
### Best-in-Class Models
Auto Model routes to capable models matched to your task:
- **Auto Frontier** uses the latest and most effective models across all modes
- **Auto Balanced** uses more cost-effective models while still providing strong capabilities
- **Auto Free** uses the best available free models
Pick the tier that fits your budget. Frontier gives you the best models for demanding work; Balanced offers capable models at a fraction of the cost; Free costs nothing.
## Requirements