AI providers
AIDEN can work with different AI providers and models.
The right choice depends on the kind of work you are doing.
A simple way to think about providers
Use providers and models intentionally.
Different tasks may deserve different tradeoffs between:
- speed
- quality
- cost
- reasoning depth
Best practice
Pick a default setup that feels reliable, then only override when the task clearly calls for it.
Examples:
- fast model for lightweight exploration
- stronger model for planning or review
- cheaper model for repeated low-risk work
The real goal
Do not optimize for model-switching theater. Optimize for a workflow that stays effective and predictable.