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

# Multi-Model Switching

> Switch between 5 top AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Moonshot, Z.ai) to optimize efficiency and costs for different tasks. Choose the right model for each scenario.

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For the same requirement, it takes 20 points with Claude and 5 points with GLM. But Claude can handle complex tasks at once, GLM may need to debug 3 times.

<Tip>
  **Model selection directly determines your efficiency and cost.** YouWare now integrates 5 top AI models, from OpenAI and Anthropic to Moonshot and Z.ai - you can switch at any time in the bottom right corner of the input box to match the task to pick the right tool.
</Tip>

## Why Multiple Models Matter

**A single model can't fulfill all scenarios:**

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Rapid Prototyping" icon="zap">
    Don't need the most intelligence, but are burning the most expensive points
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complex Agent Tasks" icon="brain">
    Require top-level reasoning, and weak models will repeatedly make mistakes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Long Documents" icon="globe">
    Small context windows truncate key information when processing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Service Reliability" icon="check-circle">
    When one model's service breaks, all projects are stuck
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Model Matrix Flexibility

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Daily Tasks" icon="dollar-sign">
    Low-cost models for fast iteration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Core Functionality" icon="brain">
    Top models for quality assurance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Long Documents" icon="globe">
    Large context windows for complete processing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Service Degradation" icon="arrow-up-down">
    Automatic switching to available models
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How to Switch Models

<Accordion title="Quick Switching Guide">
  <Steps>
    <Step title="Open Model Selector">
      Click the current model name (default "Claude Sonnet 4.5") in the lower right corner of the input box
    </Step>

    <Step title="Browse Available Models">
      Drop-down menu shows all 5 models
    </Step>

    <Step title="Review Model Details">
      Hover to view detailed information card (speed, intelligence, cost, support capability)
    </Step>

    <Step title="Confirm Selection">
      Click on the target model and confirm switching on the right
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Accordion>

## Model Information Cards

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<Accordion title="What's Included in Each Card">
  Each model information card provides comprehensive decision-making data:

  <CardGroup cols={1}>
    <Card title="Performance Metrics">
      5-panel progress bar comparison for Speed and Intelligence levels
    </Card>

    <Card title="Cost Analysis">
      Clear cost levels: Low, Standard, or Max pricing tiers
    </Card>

    <Card title="Context Capacity">
      Token limits and corresponding word count estimations
    </Card>

    <Card title="Feature Support">
      Capability tags including Web Search, MCP, and Vision support
    </Card>
  </CardGroup>
</Accordion>

<Note>
  Switching between models is instant and takes just 3 seconds to complete. Choose the optimal model based on your specific task requirements and budget constraints.
</Note>