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Presets

Presets in LibreChat allow you to save and reuse conversation configurations, including model selection, endpoint settings, and parameters. This saves time when starting new conversations with frequently used settings.

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What Are Presets?

A preset is a saved configuration that includes:

• Endpoint - The AI service provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.)
• Model - The specific AI model to use
• Model Parameters - Temperature, top P, frequency penalty, presence penalty, etc.
• Endpoint Options - Provider-specific settings and features
• Conversation Settings - Additional configuration based on the endpoint

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Accessing Presets

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Opening the Presets Menu

1. Look for the book icon (BookCopy) in the chat header
2. Click to open the presets menu
3. A popover displays your saved presets and options

The presets button is always visible at the top of your chat interface for quick access.

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Creating Presets

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Save Current Conversation as Preset

1. Configure your conversation settings:
   • Select your preferred endpoint
   • Choose a model
   • Adjust parameters (temperature, max tokens, etc.)
   • Configure any endpoint-specific options
2. Click the presets menu icon
3. Select Save as Preset or use the save option in the menu
4. Enter a descriptive name for your preset
5. Click Save

Your preset is now saved and can be reused in future conversations.

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Preset Naming Best Practices

• Be descriptive - “GPT-4 Creative Writing” vs “Preset 1”
• Include key settings - “Claude Code Review (Temp 0.3)”
• Use categories - “[Work] Analysis” or “[Personal] Brainstorm”
• Note special configs - “Gemini Long Context” or “GPT-4 Vision Enabled”

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Using Presets

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Applying a Preset to New Conversation

1. Start a new conversation or open an existing one
2. Click the presets menu icon
3. Browse your available presets
4. Click on a preset name to apply it
5. The conversation updates with all saved settings

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Applying a Preset to Existing Conversation

You can change the settings of an active conversation:

1. Open the presets menu
2. Select a different preset
3. All settings update immediately
4. Your conversation continues with the new configuration

Note: Changing presets mid-conversation affects future messages but doesn’t modify previous responses.

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Editing Presets

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Modifying Preset Settings

1. Open the presets menu
2. Click on the preset you want to edit
3. The preset edit dialog opens with current settings
4. Modify any settings:
   • Preset Name - Update the title
   • Endpoint - Change the AI provider
   • Model - Select a different model
   • Parameters - Adjust temperature, tokens, penalties, etc.
   • Advanced Options - Configure endpoint-specific features
5. Click Save to update the preset

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Preset Edit Dialog

The edit dialog shows:

• Preset name field - Edit the display name
• Endpoint selector - Dropdown to change provider
• Model settings - Based on selected endpoint
• Parameter controls - Sliders and inputs for model parameters
• Action buttons - Export or Save changes

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Auto-Validation

When you change endpoints in a preset:

• LibreChat automatically validates the model selection
• If the current model isn’t available on the new endpoint, it selects the first available model
• Settings incompatible with the new endpoint are adjusted or hidden

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Managing Presets

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Setting a Default Preset

Designate a preset as your default to automatically apply it to new conversations:

1. Open the presets menu
2. Find the preset you want as default
3. Click the options menu (three dots) for that preset
4. Select Set as Default

New conversations will automatically use your default preset settings.

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Deleting Presets

1. Open the presets menu
2. Hover over the preset you want to delete
3. Click the options menu (three dots)
4. Select Delete
5. Confirm the deletion in the dialog

Deleted presets cannot be recovered. Consider exporting important presets before deleting.

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Clearing All Presets

To remove all saved presets at once:

1. Open the presets menu
2. Look for the Clear All Presets option (usually at the bottom)
3. Confirm you want to delete all presets

Warning: This action cannot be undone. Export presets you want to keep before clearing.

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Importing and Exporting Presets

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Exporting a Preset

Save a preset as a JSON file for backup or sharing:

1. Open the presets menu
2. Click on the preset you want to export
3. In the edit dialog, click Export
4. A JSON file downloads with the preset configuration

Exported presets include all settings and can be shared with other LibreChat users.

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Importing a Preset

Load a preset from a JSON file:

1. Open the presets menu
2. Click Import or use the file upload option
3. Select the preset JSON file from your computer
4. The preset is added to your presets list
5. Verify the imported settings are correct

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Sharing Presets

Preset JSON files are portable and can be:

• Shared with team members for consistent settings
• Backed up to cloud storage
• Version controlled for different use cases
• Distributed in documentation or tutorials

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Preset Configuration Details

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Endpoint-Specific Settings

Different endpoints have unique configuration options:

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OpenAI

• Model selection (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, etc.)
• Temperature
• Top P
• Frequency Penalty
• Presence Penalty
• Max Tokens

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Anthropic (Claude)

• Model selection (Claude 3 variants)
• Temperature
• Top P
• Top K
• Max Tokens

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Google (Gemini)

• Model selection
• Temperature
• Top P
• Top K
• Max Output Tokens

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Model Parameters Explained

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Temperature (0.0 - 2.0)

Controls randomness in responses:

• 0.0-0.3 - Focused, deterministic (good for code, factual answers)
• 0.4-0.7 - Balanced creativity and coherence
• 0.8-1.0 - Creative, varied (good for brainstorming, writing)
• 1.1-2.0 - Very creative, potentially chaotic

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Top P (0.0 - 1.0)

Controls diversity via nucleus sampling:

• Lower values - More focused, predictable
• Higher values - More diverse, creative
• Common setting: 1.0 (disabled) or 0.9

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Frequency Penalty (-2.0 - 2.0)

Reduces repetition of token sequences:

• Positive values - Discourage repetition
• Negative values - Allow more repetition
• Common setting: 0.0 to 0.5

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Presence Penalty (-2.0 - 2.0)

Encourages topic diversity:

• Positive values - Encourage new topics
• Negative values - Stay focused on current topics
• Common setting: 0.0 to 0.5

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Common Preset Use Cases

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Code Assistant

Configuration:

• Model: GPT-4 or Claude 3 Opus
• Temperature: 0.2-0.3
• Top P: 0.9
• Purpose: Accurate, focused code generation and debugging

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Creative Writing

Configuration:

• Model: GPT-4 or Claude 3 Sonnet
• Temperature: 0.8-1.0
• Top P: 0.95
• Purpose: Imaginative storytelling and content creation

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Technical Analysis

Configuration:

• Model: GPT-4
• Temperature: 0.3-0.5
• Frequency Penalty: 0.2
• Purpose: Detailed technical documentation and analysis

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Brainstorming

Configuration:

• Model: Claude 3 Sonnet or GPT-4
• Temperature: 0.9-1.2
• Top P: 0.95
• Presence Penalty: 0.3
• Purpose: Diverse ideas and creative problem-solving

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Research Assistant

Configuration:

• Model: GPT-4 with browsing or Claude with extended context
• Temperature: 0.4-0.6
• Max Tokens: High (for comprehensive responses)
• Purpose: In-depth research and information synthesis

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Tips and Best Practices

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Creating Effective Presets

• Start with defaults - Begin with standard settings and adjust based on results
• Test thoroughly - Verify preset behavior with sample prompts before regular use
• Document your presets - Add notes about optimal use cases in the preset name or externally
• Update regularly - Refine presets as you learn what works best

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Organizing Presets

• Use naming conventions - Consistent prefixes or categories
• Limit total presets - Keep only actively used presets (export others for backup)
• Group by purpose - Work, personal, creative, technical, etc.
• Archive old versions - Export outdated presets before deleting

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Performance Considerations

• Higher temperature = more variability - Results may be less consistent
• Max tokens affects cost - Higher limits use more credits per response
• Model selection impacts speed - Larger models are typically slower

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Security and Privacy

• Review before sharing - Exported presets may contain metadata
• Don’t include sensitive data - Presets shouldn’t contain personal information
• Verify imported presets - Check settings before using presets from others

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Troubleshooting

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Preset Not Loading

• Verify the endpoint is available
• Check that the model exists and you have access
• Try re-importing if it’s an imported preset

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Settings Not Saving

• Ensure all required fields are filled
• Check for validation errors in the edit dialog
• Try refreshing the page and saving again

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Import Failed

• Verify the JSON file is valid and not corrupted
• Check the file was exported from a compatible LibreChat version
• Ensure the file format matches expected preset structure

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Model Not Available

• Confirm your account has access to the selected model
• Check if the model has been deprecated or renamed
• Try selecting a different model for the same endpoint

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Keyboard Accessibility

Preset management is fully keyboard accessible:

• Tab - Navigate through preset options and menu items
• Enter/Space - Select preset or activate buttons
• Escape - Close preset menu or dialogs
• Arrow keys - Navigate dropdowns and select options