NadirRouter/NadirClaw — Open-source LLM router & AI cost optimizer.

Description and use

NadirRouter (NadirClaw) is an open‑source, self‑hosted router and cost‑optimizer for large language models. It automatically forwards simple prompts to cheap or local models and routes more complex requests to premium services (e.g., Claude, Codex, Cursor) via an OpenAI‑compatible proxy, cutting AI API expenses by 40‑70% without relying on third‑party intermediaries. It’s designed for developers needing seamless backend integration and AI cost control.

Problem

NadirRouter/NadirClaw helps add AI capability without starting from a blank model stack.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Workflow

• prototype AI features
• build RAG or agent workflows
• evaluate model tooling

Evidence

Open-source LLM router & AI cost optimizer. Routes simple prompts to cheap/local models, complex ones to premium — automatically. Drop-in OpenAI-compatible proxy for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenClaw. Saves 40-70% on AI API costs. Self-hosted, no middleman.

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