Best Practices for Hybrid AI Workflows using multiple LLMs

Best Practices for Hybrid AI Workflows

Magicdoor.ai makes it easy to integrate multiple LLMs into your workflow, allowing you to leverage the unique strengths of each model for different tasks. The ability to use mmodels from multiple providers within one chat, with one memory, and with full transparency and control makes Magicdoor.ai unique.

Here we explain some best practices to get the most out of multi-model workflows.

1. GPT-5: Flagship generalist. Leading multi-step reasoning, creative writing, code, and multimodal (vision, tools, canvas, image, video).
2. GPT-5 Mini: Cost-efficient variant ideal for summaries, classification, and iterative drafts at scale with reduced parameters.
3. Claude 4 Sonnet: Hybrid reasoning with instant/deep modes. Top coding performance (72-73% SWE-bench) and sustained coding workflows.
4. Grok 4: [Not yet released - Grok 3 available] Fast math, real-time data, and web-aware reasoning with multimodal support.
5. Gemini 2.5 Pro: Best multimodal (text, image, audio, video), real-time video understanding, and long-context processing.
6. Gemini 2.5 Flash: Speed-optimized, lower-cost variant for high-volume summarization and basic multimodal tasks.
7. Perplexity Sonar Reasoning: 10x faster than competitors, GPT-4o level performance, exceptional for search and citations.
8. Perplexity Deep Research: Autonomous web investigations with multi-source synthesis and comprehensive reports.
9. DeepSeek R1: Industry-disrupting cost efficiency with strong reasoning for text-only tasks; no vision/search tools.
10. GPT-4o: Solid, broadly capable baseline with reliable multimodal support and established performance.
11. Claude 3.5 Sonnet: Proven quality and a vintage classic driving the original breakthrough in coding.

Match Models to Tasks

Assign tasks based on each model’s capabilities:

• Use GPT-5 or Claude 4 Sonnet for creative writing, deep analysis, and robust coding.
• Use GPT-5 Mini or Gemini 2.5 Flash for speed or if cost is important. They are nice on mobile if you want quick answers while standing in front of supermarket shelve.
• Use Perplexity Sonar Reasoning for web research, citations, and real‑time answers.
• Use Perplexity Deep Research when you need a multi‑step, thorough research brief.
• Use Gemini 2.5 Pro for multimodal tasks if you need to process huge amounts of text, e.g. multiple PDFs

Streamline Switching Between Models

Magicdoor.ai allows for seamless switching between models within the same interface. Take advantage of this by simply switching model right within a conversation, or pasting parts of a conversation into a new chat with a different model.

Examples of Hybrid Workflows

• Content Creation: Pull in facts with Perplexity Reasoning then create human-sounding content with Claude
• Research Projects: Use Perplexity Deep Research for sourcing/citations and a detailed report, and Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude, or GPT‑5 Mini for summarizing.
• Create a cover image for content: Paste the content in a chat and ask Claude or GPT-5* to generate image prompt ideas, then use the prompts with Imagen4 or ChatGPT Image in the Images interface.

Hybrid workflows empower you to maximize the potential of AI by leveraging the best tool for each task. With Magicdoor.ai, integrating multiple AIs across multiple modalities gives you the best of all worlds.

Further learning

Before diving into these workflows, make sure to review our model selection guide to understand each model's strengths and capabilities.