> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ade-ac1c6011-ade-mobile-chat-stability-54bd7ef0.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# AI providers

> Configure Claude, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode, and other providers for ADE agent sessions.

ADE can route chats, CTO work, and workers through multiple providers. Configure at least one provider before starting agent work.

## Supported paths

| Provider                     | Typical use                                         |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Claude / Claude Code         | General coding, planning, review, and worker tasks. |
| Codex                        | OpenAI coding workflows and CLI-backed sessions.    |
| Cursor                       | Cursor agent sessions through the Cursor SDK.       |
| OpenCode                     | Local or provider-backed OpenCode workflows.        |
| OpenRouter / local endpoints | Cost routing, experimentation, or local models.     |

## Configure a provider

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings -> AI Providers">
    Choose the provider you want to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add credentials or sign in">
    Paste an API key, configure a local endpoint, or authenticate the provider CLI.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify">
    Run the provider check and make sure ADE can start a session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose defaults">
    Set your default chat model and any role-specific overrides you need.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Permission presets

Providers expose different native permission models. ADE maps them into a small set of practical choices:

| Preset style     | Use it when                                                |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Plan / read-only | You want the agent to inspect and propose first.           |
| Default / edit   | You trust the lane and want normal coding flow.            |
| Full access      | You are in a trusted environment and want minimal prompts. |
| Custom           | You want the provider's own config to decide.              |

## Cost control

Running several agents in parallel can spend quickly. Use cheaper models for routine follow-up and stronger models for planning, architecture, and hard debugging. Review usage from **Settings -> Usage**.

<Warning>
  Provider calls go directly from your machine to the provider or local endpoint you configure. Keep keys out of committed files.
</Warning>