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Turn off "Compiling additional model methods..." message when calling `init_model_methods`

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I am creating a package that repeatedly calls init_model_methods (each time I use a different dataset with my Stan model) to give access to log_prob. Each time it does so, it outputs

Compiling additional model methods...

to the console.

Describe the solution you'd like
I'd suggest either removing this informative message or allowing users to do so.

Describe alternatives you've considered
I could capture the output in my package and then remove it from users' view, but that feels messy.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the init_model_methods entry point to where "Compiling additional model methods..." is emitted. Determine whether the message is always suppressed or controlled by an option, then verify that repeated calls no longer print it unexpectedly while model methods remain available.

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Tech stack
r
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developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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