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Auto-mode range and settings feature idea

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area:configuration area:models
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Description

Describe the feature or problem you'd like to solve

I'd like Auto-mode to have more local wiring for users. For example, I like the concept of auto-mode but I would like to set a minimum strength model a maximum strength and bias. Like bias towards stronger models.

Proposed solution

Auto mode should have a config entry which has some basic levers. I imagine at least these 3:

Lowest selectable model.
Cost saver - intelligence bias slider value (0 meaning lean towards the cheapest model for a given task - 1 being choose the most almost always)
A short list of models that I am willing to use. For example, why is it still usign Haiku when it hasn't been updated since 2025 and we have many small models that are much more capable.

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Research direction

The issue does not identify files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating Auto-mode configuration and model-selection behavior in the CLI, then clarify the supported settings and model list before defining tests that establish the expected selection behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
ai, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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