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Select a Model: The Overlay Model Picker

Every question you ask Pluely goes to a model, and Pluely v1 keeps that choice one click away. In the overlay, click the model name shown next to the input box to open the "Select a model" picker — a dropdown that lists every model currently available to you, organized by source.

Opening the picker

  1. Bring up the Pluely overlay.
  2. Click the model name next to the input field.
  3. The "Select a model" dropdown opens, showing your available models grouped by source (you'll see a brief "Loading models…" the very first time while the catalog arrives).
  4. Click any model in the list to switch to it immediately — the change applies starting with your next question.

Search the list

A search box sits pinned at the top of the picker. Start typing — "flash", "sonnet", a provider group name — and the list filters live. Clear it with one tap. With a large catalog this is the fastest way to switch models mid-conversation.

The groups

Two special entries pinned to the very top: Web Search and Perplexity Search. Pick one when you need answers grounded in current information from the internet — the model searches the web while answering. They're always first in the list, whatever else your plan includes.

Pluely models

Pluely's own managed models. They work out of the box — no API key, no endpoint to configure, nothing to connect. The list is sorted by model pricing from most capable to lightest, so the strongest options are always at the top. This is the default, zero-setup option for most people.

On the free plan this group shows as Pluely Pro models and is locked — you can browse everything Pro unlocks, and selecting one takes you straight to checkout instead of switching.

Your CLI

If you have a supported AI CLI installed locally — Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Ollama — and you've connected it from the Dev Space, it appears here as "Your CLI". Selecting it routes your questions through that local tool on your own machine instead of a Pluely-managed model.

Your providers (Dev Space)

Any custom AI provider you've added yourself in the Dev Space shows up under "Your providers (Dev Space)". These are providers you configured yourself with your own endpoint and your own API key, so you get exactly the model and account you want.

Switching between groups

Once you're on a plan that includes a group, nothing in it is locked — switch at any time. Use a Pluely model for a quick everyday question, then switch to Your CLI or Your providers for a task that calls for a specific model you've already set up. Pluely remembers your last selection so the overlay opens ready to go the next time you use it, without needing to re-pick a model every session.

Who each group is for

  • Web search — best when the answer depends on live information from the internet.
  • Pluely models — best when you want to start immediately with no setup at all.
  • Your CLI — best if you already run Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or Ollama locally and want Pluely to reuse that existing setup.
  • Your providers (Dev Space) — best if you already have your own provider account and key and want full control over which model handles your requests.

Why the picker is grouped this way

The layout mirrors how Pluely thinks about where a request runs: fully managed by Pluely (Web search, Pluely models), run locally through a tool you already have installed (Your CLI), or self-configured with your own credentials (Your providers). Whichever group you pick from, the rest of the overlay — Ask, Listen, screenshots — behaves identically; only where your question is sent changes.

Last updated 2026-07-10 · pluely.com