The tool decision matrix
Make the decision inside the lab, observe the system response and use the explanation to transfer the method to your own work.
Recommended shapeSingle model response
Start with the smallest system that can produce reliable evidence.
What to notice
A strong AI workflow exposes its objective, available context, authority and completion evidence. When one of those remains implicit, the output may look fluent while the system remains unreliable.
Use the lab result as a diagnostic, not a score. The purpose is to identify the missing contract before adding more tools or a larger model.