The multi-homing findings from the OpenRouter data are fascinating. Andrey's point about apps like Kline actively using multiple models across providers (not just old-vs-new versions within one provider) lines up with something I've noticed in my own workflow.
I've been running Claude Code with different models routed through OpenRouter using a tool called claudish. The syntax is dead simple; you just do provider@model and you're off. What surprised me was how quickly I started multi-homing without even thinking about it. Some tasks just feel better on GPT-5.4, others on Gemini 3.1 Pro. It's not a conscious benchmarking decision. It's vibes, honestly. Which maybe supports the horizontal differentiation argument more than the "one model to rule them all" view?
Also the stealth model point was spot on. I've been testing Hunter Alpha and Healer Alpha through OpenRouter and it's wild that companies are using it as a soft launch playground now.
The multi-homing findings from the OpenRouter data are fascinating. Andrey's point about apps like Kline actively using multiple models across providers (not just old-vs-new versions within one provider) lines up with something I've noticed in my own workflow.
I've been running Claude Code with different models routed through OpenRouter using a tool called claudish. The syntax is dead simple; you just do provider@model and you're off. What surprised me was how quickly I started multi-homing without even thinking about it. Some tasks just feel better on GPT-5.4, others on Gemini 3.1 Pro. It's not a conscious benchmarking decision. It's vibes, honestly. Which maybe supports the horizontal differentiation argument more than the "one model to rule them all" view?
Here's the setup if anyone's curious: https://reading.sh/claude-code-how-to-run-any-model-gpt-5x-gemini-3-1-stealth-inside-it-e67e957e53c3
Also the stealth model point was spot on. I've been testing Hunter Alpha and Healer Alpha through OpenRouter and it's wild that companies are using it as a soft launch playground now.
Great comment, thanks!