# Auto Router

## Get Model Selection

> Returns the optimal model recommendation for a given prompt without making the actual completion request. Uses FastRouter's intelligent routing engine.\
> \
> \*\*Available at both:\*\*\
> \- \`POST <https://api.fastrouter.ai/api/v1/model/selection\\`\\>
> \- \`POST <https://api.fastrouter.ai/v1/model/selection\\`\\>
> \
> Set model to \`fastrouter/auto\` for automatic selection.

```json
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```


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