For a rough idea for a new feature i use sonnet-3.5 max, which gives me initial code to start, then for a relatively smaller file generation and its related changes, i use the normal mode, what do you guys suggest? using auto mode is scary coz i dont know which model will it choose
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Claude 4 Sonnet thinking for ask (0.75x of a premium request)
Claude 4 Sonnet for agent (0.50x of a premium request)
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If I need MCP context when I start (getting details of a story or an exception) my flow is:
Agent (MCP request)
Ask (rinse & repeat while I plan and discuss)
Agent (execute)
Otherwise it’s:
Ask (rinse & repeat)
Agent
I manually select model.
I like Gemini 2.5 Pro a lot, but it’s not compatible with MCP.
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Before claude 4:
planning: Gemini 2.5
agent: sonnet 3.5
now probably:
planning: sonnet 4 thinking, sometimes Opus 4, large context 2.5
agent: sonnet 4
Cmd-K: deepseek 3.1 (free)
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