Switch to cloud AI (cloud-only mode)
3 min · 4 steps
Skip the local SLM. Route every `/llm.*` call to a cloud provider you bring your own credentials for.
Cloud-only mode is the alternative to Avery's default local-first routing. Pick this when you'd rather not run an SLM locally (insufficient RAM, GPU constrained, want the latest frontier model). Consult Mode is automatically disabled when cloud-only is active — every call is already cloud.
Steps
- Open Settings → AI → Model.
The 'AI routing mode' card is at the top of the Model tab.
- Click 'Cloud-only'.
A confirmation dialog explains what changes. Read it, then accept. If Consult Mode was on, it's turned off automatically.
- Connect at least one provider.
Scroll down on the Model tab — the provider grid is inline (no separate sub-tab). Pick a provider card (e.g. Anthropic) and paste your API key. Hit 'Test connection' to confirm the credentials work.
- Pick your default model.
Still on the Model tab, the 'Default cloud provider' card above the grid exposes a provider+model picker. Pick the model Avery should call by default.
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