Pick the right model and agent mode by task class to control cost and quality.
Copilot ✓Cursor ✓Kilo ✓
AuthorNeexoCore
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Overview
Match tooling to task risk — do not use the heaviest model for every edit.
LOW tasks
Autocomplete or inline edit
Single-file bug fixes with clear scope
Cheapest model; no agent mode required
MEDIUM tasks
Chat or agent with explicit file list
One planning pass, then implementation
Mid-tier model; enable skills for planning or review
HIGH tasks
Dedicated planning skill before code changes
Consensus or multi-pass review for auth, schema, tenant isolation
Strongest model only for analysis and review — not for bulk scanning
IDE notes
Copilot: use agent mode with plugins; diagnostics to confirm instructions load
Cursor: subagent delegation for review; rules for always-on guardrails
Kilo: sticky models per agent; shared AGENTS.md for baseline context
Raw content
Copy into your project — e.g. .instructions.md, .agent.md, or SKILL.md
## Overview
Match tooling to task risk — do not use the heaviest model for every edit.
## LOW tasks
- Autocomplete or inline edit
- Single-file bug fixes with clear scope
- Cheapest model; no agent mode required
## MEDIUM tasks
- Chat or agent with explicit file list
- One planning pass, then implementation
- Mid-tier model; enable skills for planning or review
## HIGH tasks
- Dedicated planning skill before code changes
- Consensus or multi-pass review for auth, schema, tenant isolation
- Strongest model only for analysis and review — not for bulk scanning
## IDE notes
- **Copilot:** use agent mode with plugins; diagnostics to confirm instructions load
- **Cursor:** subagent delegation for review; rules for always-on guardrails
- **Kilo:** sticky models per agent; shared `AGENTS.md` for baseline context