Configuration

Strigi is designed to work out of the box without requiring configuration. However, for curated Strigi's behavior, there are a few configuration options available.

Changing the AI Model

Strigi uses Google's Gemini models for generating commands and explanations. You can change the model in several ways:

Method 1: Using the Personalize Command (Recommended)

The easiest way to change your default model is through the personalize command:

$ s personalize

When prompted with "Which model would you like to use?", select your preferred model from the available options. This will set your default model for all future interactions.

Method 2: Using the Model Flag (Temporary)

You can specify a different model for a single command using the -m or --model flag:

# Use a specific model for one command
$ s -m gemini-2.5-flash-lite "list files in current directory"

# Or with any subcommand
$ s generate -m gemini-2.5-flash-lite "update packages"
$ s explain -m gemini-2.5-flash-lite "git status"
$ s revise -m gemini-2.5-flash-lite "ls -la"

Available Models

Strigi automatically fetches the latest available models from Google's API. Common models include:

• gemini-2.5-flash (default) - Fast and efficient for most tasks
• gemini-2.5-flash-lite - Even faster, good for simple commands
• gemini-2.5-pro - More capable for complex reasoning

To see all available models, run the personalize command and browse the selection menu.

Model Selection Tips

• For speed: Choose gemini-2.5-flash-lite for quick command generation
• For accuracy: Use gemini-2.5-flash (default) for balanced performance
• For complexity: Select gemini-2.5-pro for advanced tasks

Your model preference is saved in your configuration and will be used for all future commands unless you override it with the -m flag.

Providing General Contextual Instructions

Strigi strives to be adaptable, and you can leverage the s personalize command to provide specific instructions or preferences that influence its responses.

• Use the following command to begin the process:

  $ s personalize

• Strigi will prompt you with three questions:

  • Which model would you like to use? - Choose your preferred Gemini model from the available options.
  • What would you like the model to know about you to provide better responses? - This allows you to share details about your environment or preferences (e.g., "I primarily use a Linux environment"). This information can help Strigi tailor its responses and command suggestions to your specific context.
  • How would you like the model to respond? - Here, you can specify your preferred response style (e.g., brief, detailed, specific tone).

Setting Your Preferred Explanation Language

• To initiate the customization process, use the command:

  $ s personalize

• In the first prompt (about yourself), you can leave the default behavior and press Enter.

• In the second prompt (regarding model responses), add a statement indicating your preferred locale. For example:

  Respond using pt-br.

Tailoring Command Generation to Your Operating System

• To instruct Strigi to prioritize commands specific to your operating system (e.g., Linux distribution), type the following command.

  $ s personalize

• In the first prompt (about yourself), add a statement indicating your operating system. For example:

  I use Arch btw.

• In the second prompt (regarding model responses), you can leave the default behavior.