Qoder CLI includes world-class SOTA AI models and provides a flexible selection mechanism to help you find the right balance between development efficiency, output quality, and cost.
Model Selection
Tiered Models (Default)
The model tier selector provides five high-performance model pools for developers, each with a different balance between cost and performance. Like driving modes in a smart car, you can choose the right gear for each task.
| Tier | Description | Use Cases | Credit Usage |
|---|
| Smart Routing (Auto) | Intelligently selects the most suitable model, balancing performance and cost | Most daily development work, recommended as the default | ~1.0x |
| Ultimate | Expert-level deep reasoning and thinking capabilities | Complex system design, high-difficulty problem analysis | ~1.6x |
| Performance | Advanced reasoning capabilities and high-quality output | Core feature implementation, architecture design, code refactoring | ~1.1x |
| Efficient | Standard reasoning capabilities with high cost-effectiveness | Basic code generation, unit tests, daily Q&A | ~0.3x |
| Lite | Basic reasoning capabilities, free to use | Quick validation, basic logic implementation, quick Q&A | Free |
Lite mode is available only for Team users. It may respond more slowly during peak hours and does not currently support multimodal Q&A.
Credit Usage Comparison
The table below shows example Credit usage for a moderately complex coding task. Actual usage may vary depending on the task, codebase, context length, and model parameters.
| Model Tier | Credit Usage Rate | Example Task Usage |
|---|
| Auto | ~1.0x | 10 Credits |
| Ultimate | ~1.6x | 20 Credits |
| Performance | ~1.1x | 11 Credits |
| Efficient | ~0.3x | 3 Credits |
| Lite | Free | 0 Credits |
Frontier Models (New Models)
The New Models tab shows the specific models currently available. It is suitable when you have a clear model preference or want to verify specific capabilities.
Available models, descriptions, Credit usage rates, and supported parameters may change with server-side model list updates. Refer to the /model interface and --list-models output for the current list.
Currently, only some models are open for direct selection.
| Model Name | Description | Credit Usage Rate |
|---|
| Qwen3.7-Max | Comprehensive leap in agentic capabilities, autonomously handling long-horizon complex tasks | 0.5x |
| Qwen3.7-Plus | Comprehensive leap in reasoning capability, efficiency, and multimodal experience | 0.1x |
| DeepSeek-V4-Pro | Excels at complex reasoning, code generation, and engineering tasks | 0.5x |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash | Fast reasoning and low cost with balanced capabilities | 0.1x |
| GLM-5.2 | Excels at complex systems engineering and long-horizon tasks | 0.6x |
| Kimi-K2.7-Code | Kimi’s latest model, built for long-context coding: precise instruction following and reliable long-horizon execution | 0.3x |
| MiniMax-M3 | Native multimodal perception, frontier coding capabilities, and 1M context depth for demanding workflows | 0.2x |
Kimi-K2.7-Code provides a Fast toggle in the parameter panel. Turning it on increases response speed to about 6x, and the Credit rate rises from 0.3x to 0.6x.
Custom Models (Custom)
Connect models from your own provider subscriptions. Qoder supports a curated list of providers. Configure your API key to start using them.
Qoder supports accessing third-party provider model resources via API keys.
Applicable For: Individual planSupported Providers: Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, DeepSeek, Z.ai, Kimi, MiniMax, Xiaomi MIMO
Model Parameters
Some models support configurable parameters to better adapt to different task types. Available parameters depend on the current model. The CLI shows supported options in the /model model list and model parameter panel.
Context Window
The context window controls the maximum context length available for the conversation. Common options include:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| 200K | Standard context window, sufficient for most tasks |
| 400K | Extended context for larger codebases or longer conversations |
| 1M | Maximum context for extremely large-scale projects |
/context-window to open the model parameter panel and adjust the context window.
Thinking Effort
Controls how deeply the model reasons before generating a response. Available options vary by model. After you select a model, the interface shows the levels supported by that model.
| Option | Description |
|---|
| low | Minimal reasoning, fastest response |
| medium | Moderate reasoning depth |
| high | Deep reasoning for complex tasks |
| xhigh | Deep analysis for high-difficulty problems |
| max | Maximum reasoning depth for the most complex challenges |
/effort in TUI mode to adjust the current model’s thinking effort. Run it without arguments to open the model parameter panel, or pass a level directly:
/effort high
/effort auto --session-only
/effort off
~/.qoder/settings.json; add --session-only to apply them only to the current session.
Fast Mode
Some models provide Fast mode to prioritize response speed. Credit usage may change after it is enabled. Refer to the model parameter panel for details.
Supported Models
Currently, Ultimate, Performance, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, DeepSeek-V4-Flash, Qwen3.7-Max, Qwen3.7-Plus, GLM-5.2, MiniMax-M3, and Kimi-K2.7-Code support parameter configuration. Qwen3.7-Max, Qwen3.7-Plus, GLM-5.2, and MiniMax-M3 support only context window configuration; Kimi-K2.7-Code supports only enabling Fast mode; the remaining models support both context window and thinking effort.
Switching Models
Switch in TUI
Type /model in TUI mode to open the model selector. The interface has three tabs: Default, New Models, and Custom.
↑ / ↓ to navigate, Tab to switch tabs, Enter to confirm, Esc to close.
Your selection is automatically saved to ~/.qoder/settings.json and persists across sessions.
Command-Line Flags
Use the --model, --reasoning-effort, and --context-window flags to specify model settings at startup. These apply to the current session only and are not persisted:
qodercli --model efficient # Efficient tier
qodercli --model auto # Auto tier
qodercli --reasoning-effort high
qodercli --context-window 400000
List Available Models
Use --list-models to print the models available to the current account without opening the TUI. This is useful for scripts and automation:
Adding a Custom Model
- Type
/model and switch to the Custom tab
- Select
Add custom model... and press Enter
- Follow the prompts to select Provider -> Model Type -> Model
- Enter your API key and any other required fields
- Once verified, the model is saved and ready to use
To delete a custom model, select it in the Custom tab and press d. 
