Pick a model in the composer
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Open the model picker
In the composer, open the model picker to see your options.
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Choose Auto Route or a specific model
Auto Route is the default. Sidekick picks a model for each turn from the approved catalog, so a long thread can use different models along the way without you managing it. Pick a specific model instead and every turn uses that one until you change it.
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Set the effort level, if you want more control
Alongside the model, the picker lets you set an effort level. Higher effort trades speed for a more thorough pass on the turn.
Switching mid-thread is safe
Changing the model, or letting Auto Route change it, doesn’t touch the thread itself. Its history, files, and outputs all stay exactly where they are. Only which model handles the next turn changes.Connect your own provider
When your workspace allows it, you can connect a personal model provider and use it inside Sidekick instead of the workspace’s own models.1
Go to Settings → Model Providers
Open your settings and find the model providers page.
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Choose a provider
Pick the provider you want to connect from the approved list.
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Choose a connection method
Providers can support more than one way to connect. Pick the one that fits how you want to authenticate.
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Enter your credentials
Provide the credentials the chosen method asks for. Once connected, the provider is available from the model picker.
Connecting a personal provider is only available when your workspace admin allows it. If you don’t see this option under Settings, it isn’t enabled for you.
Where to go next
How models are chosen
How Auto Route and the approved catalog decide which model handles each turn.
Govern models
How admins build the approved catalog and set defaults by scope.