Why Manifest
Smart routing
Scores each query and routes it to the cheapest model that can handle it.
Automatic fallbacks
If a model fails, Manifest retries with a backup. No downtime, no manual switching.
Set limits
Get email alerts or block requests when spending crosses a threshold.
How it works
Manifest intercepts each OpenClaw request, scores the query in under 2 ms, assigns a tier (simple / standard / complex / reasoning), and forwards it to the matching model. Token counts, latency, and cost data are captured as requests flow through the router and show up in the dashboard.Manifest vs OpenRouter
| Manifest | OpenRouter | |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| Privacy | Metadata only (or 100% local) | Full request proxied |
| Routing logic | Transparent, open-source scoring | Black box |
| Cost | Free | Per-token markup |
| Dashboard | Built-in | Separate |
| Works with OpenClaw | Native integration | Requires config |
Privacy
- Local: All data stays on your machine. Nothing is sent anywhere.
- Cloud: Requests are routed through the Manifest proxy. Only model name, token counts, and latency are stored. Message content is not persisted.
Next step
Get started
Set up Manifest and start routing.