Model

Three Model Categories

1. Tiered Models (Default)

Five model tiers, each backed by a mixed-model strategy. Higher tiers deliver stronger capabilities at higher Credit cost.

Tier	Credit Cost	Best For
Lite	Free	Simple Q&A, lightweight tasks
Efficient	Low	Everyday coding, code completion
Auto	Standard	Complex tasks, multi-step reasoning (default)
Performance	High	Challenging engineering problems, large codebases
Ultimate	Highest	Maximum performance, best possible results

Qoder CN continuously optimizes the model mix behind each tier, so performance and cost efficiency improve over time with no changes on your end.

2. Frontier Models (New Models)

Features the latest SOTA models, typically available for a limited time. Available models may change at any time — check the /model interface for current offerings.

3. Custom Models (Custom)

Connect models from your own provider subscriptions. Configure your API key for any supported provider to get started.

Switching Models

Switch in TUI

Run /model in TUI mode to open the model selector. Three tabs match the model categories above:

/model

Use ↑/↓ to navigate, Tab to switch tabs, Enter to confirm, and Esc to close. Selections persist in ~/.qoder.json across sessions.

Command-Line Flag

Pass --model to select a tier at startup. This applies to the current session only:

qoderclicn --model lite        # Free Lite tier
qoderclicn --model efficient   # Efficient tier
qoderclicn --model auto        # Auto tier

Adding a Custom Model

1. Type /model and switch to the Custom tab

2. Select Add custom model... and press Enter

3. Select a Provider → Model Type → Model

4. Enter your API key and any other required fields

5. Once verified, the model is saved and ready to use

To delete a custom model, select it in the Custom tab and press d.