Frequently Asked Questions
Which provider should I choose?
For free usage:
- OpenRouter - Best free option, access to Llama 3.3, Qwen Coder
- Ollama - If you have a good GPU and want privacy
For best quality:
- Claude Sonnet 4 - Excellent for coding
- GPT-4o - Most capable overall
Is my API key secure?
Yes! Your API key is:
- Stored locally in
~/.coderrr/config.json - Sent directly to your chosen provider
- Never logged or stored on our servers
Can I use Coderrr without an API key?
Yes! Use either:
- Ollama - Run models locally (no key needed)
- OpenRouter free tier - Sign up for a free API key
What models are free?
OpenRouter Free Models:
- meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct:free
- qwen/qwen-2.5-coder-32b-instruct:free
- deepseek/deepseek-chat-v3-0324:free
Ollama (all local models are free):
- qwen2.5-coder:7b
- llama3.1:8b
- codellama:7b
How do I switch providers?
coderrr configSelect a new provider and it will overwrite your previous config.
Does Coderrr work offline?
Yes! With Ollama, you can run models completely offline after downloading them:
ollama pull qwen2.5-coder:7b
coderrr config # Select Ollama
coderrr # Works offline!