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Biyan Desktop
Provider Models

Provider Models

Biyan lists models exposed by each configured remote provider. Open Settings → Model Providers, choose a provider, and configure its credentials and endpoint.

Add a model

  • Use Refresh Models when the provider supports model discovery.
  • If a compatible provider does not expose a model-list endpoint, add the exact model ID supplied by that provider.
  • Set capabilities such as image, file, and tool calling only when confirmed by the provider documentation.

Remove a model

Remove a custom model entry from its provider configuration. Provider-discovered entries may reappear after refresh and must instead be controlled through that provider.

Retired local models

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Biyan has no local model Hub, GGUF/MLX import, local model downloader, or local engine settings. Existing downloaded files are not loaded and are not deleted automatically.

When an old conversation points to a retired local model, its history remains readable. Select a configured remote model before continuing; Biyan never chooses one automatically.