Using Models
Multi uses a profile-based system to manage your AI providers and models. Each profile stores a provider, model, and configuration - and you can switch between profiles instantly.
Profiles
Section titled “Profiles”A profile is a saved configuration that includes:
- Provider - Which AI service to use (e.g., Claude Code, Anthropic, OpenRouter)
- Model - Which specific model to use (e.g.,
claude-sonnet-4-5,gemini-2.5-pro) - Settings - Provider-specific options (API key, temperature, max tokens, etc.)
Creating a Profile
Section titled “Creating a Profile”- Open the Multi panel → click Settings (gear icon)
- Click Add Profile
- Give it a name (e.g., “Claude Sonnet”, “Gemini Free”, “GPT-4”)
- Select a provider
- Configure the provider settings (API key, model, etc.)
- Save
Creating a new profile in settings
Switching Profiles
Section titled “Switching Profiles”Click the profile selector or type > at the bottom of the Multi panel, which shows the currently selected profile name, to switch between your saved profiles. Your default profile is used for new tasks.
Default Profile
Section titled “Default Profile”Set a default profile in settings - this is the profile used when you start a new task without explicitly selecting one.
- Create multiple profiles - One for each use case (e.g., “Fast edits” with Haiku, “Deep work” with Opus)
- Try different providers - The same task can produce very different results across models
- Use free providers for exploration - Start with CLI providers for quick iteration
- Match model to task - Don’t use Opus for a simple rename; don’t use Haiku for a complex refactor
Token Usage
Section titled “Token Usage”You can monitor token usage per task directly in the Multi panel to keep track of costs and consumption.
Viewing token usage for a task