Model vs Workflow Fit Checklist
Shift the evaluation from model capability alone to the full operating system required for useful AI-supported work.
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The exact sections inside the download.
Capability fit
What must the model be good at for this workflow?
Context fit
What does the model need to know, and where does that context come from?
Validation fit
How will the system detect weak, unsupported, or risky outputs?
Economic fit
Does the model cost match the value and frequency of the workflow?
Operational fit
Can the model be used inside the required permissions, UI, and approval path?
Recommended model class
What level of model capability is justified by the workflow?
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Frame the decision
Name the real operating need before designing a solution.
Name the specific workflow rather than the general AI category.
Reasoning, summarization, classification, extraction, generation, voice, or tool use.
Latency, privacy, cost, accuracy, review burden, integration, or reliability.
How to use it
Start with one real decision.
Complete the canvas with the workflow owner, then use the blank areas to expose missing context and controls.