AI
Athas has several AI surfaces. They share provider and model settings, but they are built for different jobs.
Pick the Right Tool
| Surface | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Athas Agent | Chat with a model, ask questions about code, and work with project context |
| Inline AI | Get completions while typing or rewrite selected code in place |
| External Agents | Run CLI coding agents published in the Extensions catalog |
| Providers and Models | Configure API keys, Ollama, OpenRouter, and custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints |
How Configuration Works
AI settings live in Settings > AI.
- Athas Agent has its own provider and model
- AI autocomplete has its own provider and model
- Custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints can be used for either Athas Agent or autocomplete
- API keys are stored locally in secure storage
- Local chat history can be cleared from the same settings page
Providers
Athas supports built-in providers, Ollama, OpenRouter, and custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
For setup details, see Providers and Models.