> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qoder.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Custom Models

> Connect supported third-party models through the BYOK wizard in Qoder CLI

Qoder CLI supports BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). You can use an API key obtained from a model provider to call models included in the corresponding subscription plan. Add and manage custom models from the **Custom** tab in `/model`.

<Note>
  **Available edition**: Individual plan

  **Supported providers**: Refer to the live catalog displayed by the Custom wizard.
</Note>

## Add a custom model

1. Enter `/model` in Qoder CLI.
2. Switch to the **Custom** tab.
3. Select `Add custom model...` and press `Enter`.
4. Follow the wizard to select Provider → model type → model.
5. Enter the API key and any other information requested by the wizard.
6. After validation succeeds, the configuration is saved automatically and the model is immediately available for selection.

<Warning>
  Configure BYOK through the Custom wizard in `/model`. Do not configure BYOK manually in `settings.json`; the available providers, models, and credential fields are determined by the BYOK catalog available to the current account.
</Warning>

## Select a custom model

1. Enter `/model` to open the model selector.
2. Switch to the **Custom** tab.
3. Select an added model and press `Enter`.

After switching, you can use the model in the current session. For built-in models and reasoning effort, see [Models](/cli/model).

## Delete a custom model

In the **Custom** tab of `/model`, select the model and press `d` to delete it.

## Troubleshooting

- **The Custom tab or add entry is missing**: Confirm that BYOK is available for the current account and plan.
- **A provider or model is missing**: The options shown by the Custom wizard are the source of truth for the currently available catalog.
- **API key validation fails**: Check that the key is valid and that its subscription plan grants access to the selected model.