JevRouter by Straitly

One model name that routes each coding request to the cheapest capable model

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What is JevRouter by Straitly?

JevRouter by Straitly is a model router exposed as the single model name jev-router. It reads a whole coding conversation, picks the cheapest capable frontier model, keeps prompt caches warm, and returns 30% cashback as wallet credit.

JevRouter is a model router from Straitly that sits behind a single model name, jev-router. Instead of sending every coding request to one expensive model, it reads the request, judges what the work needs, and forwards it to the cheapest model in its pool that can handle it. The pool currently covers DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, GPT-6 Sol, Kimi K3, Astra, Opus 5.5 and Fable 5.1. On a blended index of Terminal-Bench 4.0, DeepSWE v1.1 and SWE-Atlas-QnA, Straitly reports a score of 65.3 against 65.99 for Claude Opus 5.5, at $7.82 per task versus $13.04. The routing method differs from the small keyword classifiers many auto-routers use. The conversation is cut into slices such as the task, pasted code, error messages and earlier turns. Each slice is read by its own instance of Jev, which scores what that part needs against benchmark results for every model in the pool. The instances then vote on one model. Because slices are read in parallel, the router can take in up to a million tokens of context, where single-pass routers typically look at the last message. It also tries to avoid switching models mid-task, so the provider's prompt cache stays warm. It is aimed at developers and teams who run coding agents and watch their model bill. Setup means pointing a tool at the Straitly base URL and setting the model to jev-router. Both the OpenAI and Anthropic APIs are supported, so tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline and OpenCode work, with streaming and tool calls unchanged. Inline instructions like [jev: only use Opus] let a user pin or narrow the model choice, and the instruction is stripped before forwarding. An Activity page in the Straitly console shows which model answered each request and its cost. Among alternatives, JevRouter competes with static model selection and with generic LLM gateways. Its distinguishing points are conversation-wide reading, cache-aware switching, and a cashback scheme of 30% back as wallet credit on JevRouter and 24 frontier models. Cost and accuracy figures come from the vendor's own use of the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index.

How do you use JevRouter by Straitly?

  1. 1Create a Straitly account
    Sign up on Straitly to get access to the console, API key and wallet that JevRouter bills against.
    JevRouter by Straitly — Create a Straitly account
  2. 2Point your tool at Straitly
    In a coding tool such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline or OpenCode, set the base URL to https://api.straitly.ai/v1.
  3. 3Set the model to jev-router
    Replace the specific model name with jev-router. Requests are then routed automatically, and streaming and tool calls keep working.
  4. 4Steer a request when needed
    Add an instruction such as [jev: only use Opus] anywhere in a prompt to pin or narrow the model. Jev strips it before forwarding.
  5. 5Review the Activity page
    Open the Activity page in the Straitly console to see which model answered each request and its cost, then compare against earlier spend.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Works through one model name and base URL, so existing OpenAI or Anthropic compatible coding tools need almost no changesAI
  • Reads the whole conversation in parallel slices, up to a million tokens, rather than only the last messageAI
  • Avoids needless model switches, which protects the provider's prompt cache on long coding sessionsAI
  • Inline [jev: only use ...] instructions let users pin or narrow models, and are removed before forwardingAI
  • Activity page shows which model answered each request and what it cost, making routing decisions auditableAI

Cons

  • Candidate pool is currently limited to six models, so it cannot route to every provider or model a team might preferAI
  • Benchmark claims are the vendor's own presentation, and results on a team's private codebase may differAI
  • Requires using Straitly as the gateway and wallet, adding a dependency and another billing relationshipAI
  • Routes whole requests only today; splitting one request across several models is listed as future workAI
  • Tuned for coding workloads, so it offers less evidence of benefit for general chat or non-coding tasksAI

How much does JevRouter by Straitly cost?

Pricing

Usage is billed per request at Straitly prices. 30% of spend on JevRouter and 24 frontier models returns as wallet credit, and other models return 5%. Spending $100 through JevRouter returns $30 usable on any model. No subscription tiers are stated.

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Integrations

Works with any tool that accepts a custom base URL and model name through the OpenAI or Anthropic API, including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline and OpenCode.

Features

Cost-aware routing across six frontier models, parallel reading of up to 1M tokens, cache-aware switching, inline jev: steering, OpenAI and Anthropic API compatibility, streaming and tool call support, an Activity page showing model and cost, and cashback credit.

Frequently asked questions about JevRouter by Straitly

  • How much does JevRouter by Straitly cost?
    Usage is billed per request at Straitly prices. 30% of spend on JevRouter and 24 frontier models returns as wallet credit, and other models return 5%. Spending $100 through JevRouter returns $30 usable on any model. No subscription tiers are stated.
  • Does JevRouter by Straitly have an API?
    Yes, JevRouter by Straitly offers an API.
  • How do you use JevRouter by Straitly?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 5 steps: 1. Create a Straitly account 2. Point your tool at Straitly 3. Set the model to jev-router 4. Steer a request when needed 5. Review the Activity page.
  • What platforms does JevRouter by Straitly support?
    JevRouter by Straitly is available on Web App.
  • What does JevRouter by Straitly integrate with?
    Works with any tool that accepts a custom base URL and model name through the OpenAI or Anthropic API, including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Cline and OpenCode.
  • What are the limitations of JevRouter by Straitly?
    Candidate pool is currently limited to six models, so it cannot route to every provider or model a team might prefer. Benchmark claims are the vendor's own presentation, and results on a team's private codebase may differ. Requires using Straitly as the gateway and wallet, adding a dependency and another billing relationship.

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Added10/7/2026

Platforms

Web App

Pricing

Paid