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Model Picker

The Model Picker chooses which model powers the current chat thread. It is where provider setup becomes visible in day-to-day use.

Where Models Come From​

Models appear after Row-Bot discovers them from a connected provider or local runtime:

  • Local Ollama models come from the Ollama service running on your machine.
  • API provider models come from a provider connected in Settings -> Providers.
  • Subscription models come from a supported account-backed provider after sign-in or token import.
  • Custom endpoint models come from the compatible endpoint details you provide.
  • Pinned Quick Choices come from Settings -> Models and are shown first for convenience.

UI Walkthrough​

  • Pinned models are your quick picks for everyday use.
  • Provider groups keep local, API, subscription, and custom endpoint models understandable.
  • Search narrows long model lists.
  • Capability labels help distinguish chat, tool-capable, vision, reasoning, embedding, media, and voice models.
  • Disabled or missing providers stay out of normal selection until they are configured and healthy.
  • Thread override means the selected model applies to the active thread without changing your global default.

Choosing Well​

Use a smaller or local model for quick private chats. Use a stronger tool-capable model for workflows, Developer Studio, Designer Studio, long context, or multi-step tool use. For local and self-hosted endpoints, prefer a context window large enough for Row-Bot's instructions and tool schemas.

Pinning Models​

Open Settings -> Models, refresh the catalog, and pin the models you use often. Pinning does not create a new model; it just puts an existing discovered model into your Quick Choices.

Troubleshooting​

  • If a model is missing, refresh Providers, then refresh Models.
  • If a provider is connected but disabled, review the provider row message.
  • If a model appears but fails with tools, choose a model labeled or tested for Agent Mode.
  • If custom endpoint models look duplicated, use the provider-qualified name.