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Where to Select the Model

The Provider and Model selector is located below the main Prompt field in the Agent configuration screen. This positioning reflects the recommended workflow:
  1. Define the Agent’s Role
  2. Write the Prompt
  3. Select the Provider and Model
  4. Adjust behavioral settings (Temperature, Effort, Planning, Reasoning)

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How Providers Work

There are two ways to connect LLMs to your Agents.

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Option 1 — Using Timely.ai Provider

When you select Timely.ai as the provider, your Agent uses models natively available on the platform (such as Claude Sonnet 4.6 or GPT-5.4). In this mode:
  • You’ve used up your Timely.ai internal usage quota per execution.
  • Authentication and billing are fully managed by Timely.ai
  • No API key configuration is required
This is the recommended option for most users who want a fully managed experience with instant access to multiple LLMs.

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Option 2 — Adding a Custom Provider

You can also connect your own LLM provider, bypassing Timely.ai internal usage quota. To configure a custom provider, go to: Platform → Settings → Providers → Configure Provider In this panel, you can:
  • Set a provider name (e.g., “OpenAI Personal”, “Anthropic Enterprise”)
  • Select the provider type (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google AI, or OpenRouter)
  • Paste your API key
  • Optionally add an internal description for identification
Once saved, the provider becomes available in the Provider dropdown inside the Agent configuration. When an Agent uses a custom provider:
  • It consumes your own API credits
  • Billing happens directly with the external provider
  • Timely.ai does not charge credits for model execution
Security note: API tokens are stored in encrypted form and are only used when invoking the selected model for your Agent.

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Switching Models Per Agent

Model selection is Agent-specific.
This allows you to:
  • Use lightweight models for FAQs or simple Agents
  • Assign more powerful models to complex, reasoning-heavy Agents
  • Optimize cost, latency, and accuracy across your workspace
You can change the model at any time without modifying the Agent’s Prompt or logic.

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Best Practices

  • Always define the Prompt first, then select the model
  • Use Timely.ai Provider for faster setup and predictable billing
  • Use custom providers when you need:
    • Cost optimization at scale
    • Enterprise contracts
    • Provider-specific features
👉 Choosing the right model ensures your Agent balances performance, cost, and reasoning quality according to its purpose.