docs/guides/model-presets.md
Model Presets are named shortcuts for model choices.
Use them when you want to switch a chat between setups such as "fast", "cheap", "local", "balanced", or "maximum power" without rebuilding the settings each time.
The preset menu is the first dropdown on the left side of the chat status bar.
The selected preset affects the current chat.
Click Edit presets from the same menu.
From this screen you can:
Think of a preset as a label on a model setup.
| Field | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| Main model | The model that does the main conversation and reasoning. |
| Utility model | A smaller helper model for lighter internal tasks. |
Click Add Preset, give it a name, choose models, then click Save Presets.
Good preset names are easy to spot quickly:
Max PowerBalancedFast CheapLocal PrivateGPT-5 MiniClaude OpusKimi BudgetSome people prefer names based on purpose. Others prefer names that look like the model they use most. Both are fine. The important thing is that your eyes can find the right option quickly.
If you are not sure what to create, start with three presets:
| Preset | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Best | Hard work where quality matters more than cost or speed. |
| Balanced | Everyday chats, coding, writing, and research. |
| Cheap | Simple tasks, quick drafts, summaries, and tests. |
You can always rename them later.
| Control | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Model Preset | Which models power the chat. |
| Agent Profile | The agent's role, tone, and prompt behavior. |
| Project | Workspace, files, memory, secrets, and project instructions. |
| Skill | A specific procedure added to prompt extras. |
For example, you can use the same "Researcher" Agent Profile with a cheaper preset for simple questions and a stronger preset for difficult investigations.