Clyro offers different AI models for different needs. Understanding when to use each helps you get the best results while managing your credits.
Model Overview
Basic Model
The Basic model is perfect for straightforward tasks that don't require complex reasoning. It's fast, efficient, and uses fewer credits.
Use Basic for:
- •Color changes
- •Font adjustments
- •Simple spacing changes
- •Text updates
- •Basic styling modifications
- •Show/hide elements
Good Basic model prompts:
"Change the header background to navy blue"
"Make the product title font larger"
"Hide the breadcrumbs"
"Add 20px padding to the footer"
Advanced Model
The Advanced model excels at complex tasks requiring deeper understanding of your request and theme structure.
Use Advanced for:
- •Creating new sections
- •Complex layout changes
- •Multi-step modifications
- •Custom functionality
- •Vague or descriptive requests
- •Troubleshooting previous edits
Good Advanced model prompts:
"Create a testimonials section with 3 columns, star ratings, and customer photos"
"Make the product page feel more premium and luxurious"
"Add a countdown timer that shows days, hours, minutes, and seconds"
"Reorganize the footer into 4 columns with better grouping"
Smart selection: By default, Clyro automatically selects the best model for your request. You can override this in settings if you prefer manual control.
When to Override
Consider manually selecting a model when:
- •Saving credits: Force Basic for simple tasks even if Clyro suggests Advanced
- •Better results: Force Advanced if Basic isn't understanding your request
- •Speed matters: Choose Basic for quick iterations
- •Complexity: Choose Advanced for nuanced requests
How to Select a Model
- 1.Type your prompt in the command bar
- 2.Click the model selector dropdown (shows "Auto" by default)
- 3.Choose "Basic" or "Advanced"
- 4.Submit your request
Cost Comparison
Here's how model choice affects your credits:
Tips for Efficient Credit Usage
- •Start with Basic and switch to Advanced only if needed
- •Use Auto mode to let Clyro optimize for you
- •Break complex requests into simpler parts when possible
- •Preview changes before applying to avoid wasted credits
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