Syntic Desktop model configuration
Syntic Desktop uses the models that come with your Syntic account; because the app signs in with your account, you do not need an API key. You pick a model per conversation from the model menu, and your plan decides which models are open to you. The app is in preview, so these details may change.
Choose a model for a conversation
- Click the model button beside the message box. It is labelled with the current model (or Select model).
- Search with Search models… if the list is long.
- Pick a model. Where a model offers it, choose an Effort level too; Default leaves the choice to the model.
Models outside your plan show Requires and the plan name, with an Upgrade button. The footer of the menu shows your plan and token count.
See every model on your account
Open Settings › Models. The Syntic account section lists the models available to your account, each with its context size and an Available or Unavailable badge.
Messages you may see
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| ”This model isn’t in your plan” | Pick another model, or upgrade. See Use Syntic Desktop with an individual plan. |
| ”Model unavailable. Please sign in and try again.” | You are signed out. Sign in again. |
| ”No Syntic models are configured.” or “No models available.” | Make sure your account is signed in, then reopen Settings. If it persists, contact support. |
| ”This session is already in use, possibly by another running copy of Syntic Desktop…” | Quit the other window or copy, then try again. |
| ”Service busy, try again” | Wait a moment and send again. |
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