Update Pi to Get the Thinking Level Selector
Melvin Vivas · X video post · 2026-08-31 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner
Summary
The creator tells Pi users to update so they get the new thinking level selector. You open it with /thinking and can save a default or change the level during a session.
Key points
- Update Pi to get the thinking level selector.
- Run /thinking and pick a level; press Ctrl+S to make it your startup default.
- Press Shift+Tab to cycle through levels during a session.
Resources mentioned
- Pi · tool · x.com · free
A customizable coding agent that can be extended through its Extensions API and connected to several model providers.
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Try this
- Update Pi to the latest version.
- Use /thinking to set your default thinking level (Ctrl+S) and press Shift+Tab to change it during a session.
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