Models and AI providers
Open Settings → AI Provider to connect accounts and decide which models Syntheo uses.
Understand presets#
| Preset | Good for |
|---|---|
| Standard | Everyday tasks and normal implementation work |
| Hunter | Difficult planning, investigation, and debugging |
| Design | Product, interface, and visual work |
| Browser | Work that depends on web research or interaction |
| Custom | A repeated specialist workflow you want to name |
Start with Standard. Add or tune the others when a real task needs them.
Assign a model#
- Open Settings → AI Provider.
- Find the preset you want to configure.
- Choose a provider.
- Choose an available model.
- Select a thinking level if the model offers one.
- Sign in or save the requested credential.
- Test with a small Ask task.
Higher thinking levels may take longer or cost more. Use them for ambiguous or high-risk work, not as a substitute for a clear prompt.
Use one connection across presets#
Several presets can use the same provider account. You can still choose a different model or thinking level for each preset.
For subscription and API-key choices, see Connect an AI provider.
Create a custom preset#
A custom preset is useful when the same kind of work repeatedly needs its own model setup, such as security review or fast documentation work.
Do not create one for a single task. Use Standard, Hunter, Design, or Browser first.
Set global Behaviour#
Open Settings → Behaviour to choose response length, personality, and additional instructions.
Good additional instructions are preferences that should apply almost everywhere:
Keep final summaries concise. State what was checked and what remains unverified.Keep project-specific rules in the project and task-specific constraints in the prompt. This prevents unrelated tasks from receiving the wrong instruction.
If a model is unavailable#
- Confirm the provider is connected.
- Select a model currently offered to that account.
- Check that the selected preset has a complete assignment.
- Reconnect if the account or subscription changed.
- Try a small Ask task before retrying a large task.
Next#
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