/setup-models

Run interactive setup to configure AI models.

Interactive Model Configuration

Guides you through setting up AI providers for Task Master.

Execution

task-master models --setup

Setup Process

1. **Environment Check**

• Detect existing API keys
• Show current configuration
• Identify missing providers

2. **Provider Selection**

• Choose main provider (required)
• Select research provider (recommended)
• Configure fallback (optional)

3. **API Key Configuration**

• Prompt for missing keys
• Validate key format
• Test connectivity
• Save configuration

Smart Recommendations

Based on your needs:

• **For best results**: Claude + Perplexity
• **Budget conscious**: GPT-3.5 + Perplexity
• **Maximum capability**: GPT-4 + Perplexity + Claude fallback

Configuration Storage

Keys can be stored in: 1. Environment variables (recommended) 2. `.env` file in project 3. Global `.taskmaster/config`

Post-Setup

After configuration:

• Test each provider
• Show usage examples
• Suggest next steps
• Verify parse-prd works