---
type: "GlossaryTerm"
title: "Semantic Router"
description: "A lightweight layer that classifies user intent and routes it to the most efficient sub-agent or model, saving time and money."
resource: "https://www.contextstudios.ai/glossary/semantic-router"
language: "en"
tags: ["infrastructure"]
generated:
  by: "process:contextstudios-md/1"
  at: "2026-10-08T20:45:59.256Z"
status: "stable"
---

# Semantic Router

A lightweight layer that classifies user intent and routes it to the most efficient sub-agent or model, saving time and money.

## Business Value



Optimizes performance and cost by ensuring simple queries don't waste expensive high-end model tokens.

## Context Studios Perspective



Efficiency is key. Our semantic routing systems ensure that a 'Hello' query doesn't cost the same as a complex architectural analysis.