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Models And Providers

Providers are where models come from. Models are the specific choices you use in Chat, workflows, Designer, Developer, voice, and other Row-Bot surfaces.

To understand what leaves the app, when tools run, and where approvals fit, read How A Request Runs.

  1. Open Settings -> Providers.
  2. Connect one provider path.
  3. Refresh provider health.
  4. Open Settings -> Models.
  5. Refresh the catalog.
  6. Choose a default model.
  7. Pin Quick Choices.
  8. Test in Chat.

Choosing A Provider Path​

Use local Ollama for local-first privacy and no provider billing. Use an API provider for strong hosted models. Use a subscription account when you already have the supported provider account. Use a custom endpoint for advanced local or self-hosted OpenAI-compatible runtimes.

Choosing Models​

Keep at least one everyday chat model and one stronger tool-capable model pinned. For Developer, Designer, workflows, and complex tools, choose a model that can handle tool calls and enough context.

Troubleshooting​

  • If a provider connects but has no models, refresh Models.
  • If a model fails with tools, choose a tool-capable model.
  • If a custom endpoint fails, check base URL, model name, API compatibility, and context window.