Getting Started
Install and run ModelFlow in minutes, add your first AI model, and start multi-model collaboration.
System Requirements
| Item | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (1809+) / Windows 11 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Disk | 500 MB free space |
| Network | Internet required for cloud model APIs |
| Optional | Install Ollama for local models |
Installation
🏪 Microsoft Store (Recommended)
Search "ModelFlow" in the Microsoft Store or visit the Store page. Store builds update automatically.
📦 MSIX Sideload
Generate/import a test certificate, run scripts/build-msix.ps1, then install with Add-AppxPackage for test or internal builds.
🛠️ Development Mode
Clone the repo, run npm install, then npm run dev for web preview or npm run tauri:dev for desktop dev mode.
First Launch
Add a Model
Open Model Management in the sidebar, enter your API Key, Base URL, and model name. Any OpenAI-compatible provider works.
Start a Chat
Open Chat, pick a session lead model, type a message, and press Enter. Streaming responses are supported.
@ Mention a Model
Type @ to open the model picker and choose another model for the current message. Subsequent messages return to the session lead.
Basic Operations
| Action | Method |
|---|---|
| New Chat | Ctrl+N or click the sidebar + |
| Switch Chat | Click a chat in the list |
| Send Message | Type and press Enter |
| New Line | Shift+Enter |
| @ Mention Model | Type @ to open model picker |
| Export Chat | Chat menu → Export |
| Import Chat | Sidebar import button |