Qoder CN CLI Model,model tiers,custom models,frontier models - AI Coding Assistant Lingma

Qoder CN CLI offers three categories of models. You can switch between them at any time via the /model interface.

Three Model Categories

1. Tiered Models (Default)

Qoder CN CLI defines 5 model tiers, each backed by a mixed-model strategy. Higher tiers deliver stronger capabilities at a higher Credit cost.

Tier	Credit Cost	Best For
Lite	Free	Simple Q&A, lightweight tasks
Efficient	Low	Everyday coding, code completion
Auto	Standard	Complex tasks, multi-step reasoning (default)
Performance	High	Challenging engineering problems, large codebases
Ultimate	Highest	Maximum performance, best possible results

The key advantage of tiered models is that Qoder CN continuously optimizes the underlying model mix for each tier — you get better performance and cost efficiency over time without any changes on your end.

2. Frontier Models (New Models)

This tab features the latest industry SOTA models, typically available for a limited time. You can be among the first to experience cutting-edge capabilities. Available models may change at any time; refer to the /model interface for what's currently offered.

3. Custom Models (Custom)

Connect models from your own provider subscriptions. Qoder CN CLI supports a curated list of providers — simply configure your API key to start using them.

Note

Not available for Teams accounts.

Switching Models

Switch in TUI

Type /model in TUI mode to open the model selector. The interface has three tabs corresponding to the three model categories above:

/model

↑/↓ to navigate, Tab to switch tabs, Enter to confirm, Esc to close. Your selection is automatically saved to ~/.qoder.json and persists across sessions.

Command-Line Flag

Use the --model flag to specify a tier at startup. This applies to the current session only and is not persisted:

qoderclicn --model lite        # Free Lite tier
qoderclicn --model efficient   # Efficient tier
qoderclicn --model auto        # Auto tier

Adding a Custom Model

Type /model and switch to the Custom tab
Select Add custom model... and press Enter
Follow the prompts to select a 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.