Choose an effort level in Genie Code

UpdateAug 19, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now set the effort level for Genie Code to balance response quality and cost. Auto (default) gives you the highest quality responses. For simpler tasks, select Low to use a faster, lower-cost model. See Select a level of effort .

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