claude-task-master/assets/claude/commands/tm/models/setup-models.md

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