Pi's /thinking Command: Choose the Model's Reasoning Level
Melvin Vivas · X video post · 2026-09-03 · Open on X
Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner
Summary
The Pi coding agent now has a thinking level selector. You open it with the /thinking slash command and can save a default or change the level during a session.
Key points
- Run /thinking in Pi to choose a thinking level.
- Pick a level and 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
- Use /thinking in Pi, pick a level, and press Ctrl+S to save it as your default.
- Press Shift+Tab to switch thinking levels during a session.
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