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docs: Document dynamic provider model fetching feature #12319

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PR #12046 added a significant new feature: dynamic model fetching for all providers. Users can now refresh and fetch available models from providers using their API keys.

Documentation Needed

Create documentation covering:

  1. How to use dynamic model fetching: Explain the refresh button in the Add Model form that appears after entering an API key
  2. Supported providers: List providers that support dynamic model fetching (Ollama, OpenRouter, Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI-compatible)
  3. What gets persisted: Document that contextLength, maxTokens, and capabilities (tool_use, image_input) are saved to config.yaml when adding a model
  4. Auto-loading behavior: Explain that Ollama and OpenRouter models are auto-loaded on open

User-facing changes

  • Refresh icon appears in Add Model form once an API key is entered
  • Dynamically fetched models show in "Additional models" section
  • Model capabilities are auto-detected and saved

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Co-authored-by: bekahhw rhawrot@gmail.com

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