Model Preferences — Reference
Full reference for the in-context model-preference layer. For the directive spec (what the acting model follows), see $HORIZON_ETC/horizon_aios_model_prefs.md. For setup workflow, see $HORIZON_DOCS/system/model_preferences.md.
Full specification (member grammar, slot descriptions, group purposes, task-class routing format, scope precedence and merge rules, reliability framing): → https://github.com/HorizonBrute/Standardized_AI_Looping_Language-SAILL
Files
| File | Tracked | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
$HORIZON_ETC/horizon_aios_model_prefs.md |
Yes | Directive spec (context-loaded every session) |
$HORIZON_ETC/horizon_aios_model_prefs.local.md |
No (gitignored) | User choices: group members and routing rules |
The base file ships structure and defaults; the local file holds your members and routing rules. They combine on load: slots — local wins if set; groups — membership combined.
Model groups (seeded names)
Members are BYO; configure in the local extend file.
| Group | Intended use |
|---|---|
#lowcost |
Minimize token cost |
#midcost |
Balanced cost vs. capability |
#highcap |
Maximum capability regardless of cost |
#investigate |
Research, exploration, open-ended analysis |
#debug |
Step-by-step debugging |
#fast |
Latency over depth |