Multi-LLM Consult

Overview

Use a bundled script to query external LLM providers with a sanitized prompt and return a concise comparison.

Setup

• Configure API keys in the TUI: open the Command Palette (Ctrl+P) and run Configure LLM Providers.
• Keys are stored in settings.json under llm_providers.

Workflow

1. Identify the purpose (second-opinion, plan, review, delegate).
2. Summarize the task and sanitize sensitive data before sending it out.
3. Run the consult script with the chosen provider.
4. Compare responses and reconcile with your own plan before acting.

Consult Script

Always run --help first:

python scripts/consult_llm.py --help

Example: second opinion

python scripts/consult_llm.py \
  --provider gemini \
  --purpose second-opinion \
  --prompt "We plan to refactor module X. What risks or gaps do you see?"

Example: delegate a review

python scripts/consult_llm.py \
  --provider qwen \
  --purpose review \
  --prompt-file /tmp/review_request.md \
  --context-file /tmp/patch.diff

Example: plan check with Codex (OpenAI)

python scripts/consult_llm.py \
  --provider codex \
  --purpose plan \
  --prompt "Draft a 5-step plan for implementing feature Y."

Output Handling

• Treat responses as advisory; verify against repo constraints and current state.
• Summarize the external response in 3-6 bullets before acting.
• If responses conflict, call out the differences explicitly and choose a path.

References

• Provider defaults and configuration: references/providers.md