Smart Model Routing Explained
Smart Model Routing
Magicdoor can automatically use Perplexity-backed search when a question depends on current information. The point is simple: you should not have to manually switch products every time a conversation moves from general reasoning to live web data.
What it does
For questions about:
- recent news
- current company or product status
- live web facts
- source-backed research
Magicdoor can route the search step through Perplexity Reasoning or Deep Research (pplx), then continue the conversation in the same workflow.
Why it matters
- you keep one conversation instead of juggling tools
- current-information tasks can use web-connected models
- follow-up analysis can still happen with Claude, GPT-5.5, Gemini, or another model
Typical workflow
- Ask a question in plain language.
- If the request needs live information, Magicdoor can use Perplexity-backed search.
- Continue the discussion in the same chat with the context preserved.
When to use it
Smart routing is useful for:
- fact-checking
- current events
- market or company research
- travel, pricing, and time-sensitive questions
If the task does not need current information, a standard chat model is often enough.
Cost note
Perplexity-backed searches have their own usage costs on top of regular token costs. See model cost for the current pricing structure.
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