Capability System

Local Assistant can automatically select the best model for different tasks. Configure this in Settings → Model Capabilities.

Capability Types

  • Chat: General conversation (default model)
  • Code: Programming and technical questions
  • Vision: Image analysis and OCR
  • Personal: Private or sensitive conversations

Auto-Select

When Auto-Select is enabled, Local Assistant analyzes your message and automatically switches to the appropriate model. For example:

  • Asking about Python code → Switches to Code model
  • Attaching an image → Switches to Vision model
  • Mentioning "personal" or "private" → Switches to Personal model