Can a 1.7B Model “Think Like” a 20B One? I Tried the Advisor Pattern with Ollama

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Learn how to use the Advisor Pattern with Ollama to make a 1.7B model think like a 20B one, and improve model efficiency

intermediate Published 18 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Implement the Advisor Tool from Anthropic to leverage a cheaper model for most tasks
  2. Use the Advisor Pattern to 'phone a smarter friend' only when necessary
  3. Configure the executor to run the loop and the advisor to steer when needed
  4. Test and evaluate the performance of the Advisor Pattern with Ollama
  5. Apply the Advisor Pattern to other models and tasks to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Who Needs to Know This

ML engineers and researchers can benefit from this technique to optimize model performance and reduce costs

Key Insight

💡 The Advisor Pattern can significantly improve model efficiency by leveraging a cheaper model for most tasks and only using a smarter model when necessary

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