Overview

Terminal assistant for code development, featuring model switching, MCP integrations, and workflow automation.

Paragon is a terminal assistant that helps you write, review, and manage code directly from your command line. It features model switching, MCP server integrations, custom agents, automated workflows, and intelligent code assistance.

Installation

Install Paragon globally via npm:

npm i -g @polarityinc/paragon

After installation, authenticate with your Paragon account:

paragon auth login

You can find the API key in the dashboard under the settings tab at the bottom of the page.

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Models

Paragon supports multiple models with different capabilities:

Model	Description
`paragon-fast`	Quick responses, lower cost
`paragon-mid`	Balanced performance and cost
`paragon-high`	Higher quality responses
`paragon-max`	Maximum capability with extended thinking

Models with thinking/reasoning capabilities will show a budget indicator.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
`ctrl+p`	Open command palette
`ctrl+n`	New session
`ctrl+s`	Switch session
`ctrl+t`	Reopen tasks dialog
`ctrl+f`	File picker
`ctrl+o`	External editor
`ctrl+g`	Toggle help
`ctrl+c`	Quit
`ctrl+z`	Suspend to shell

Additional Features

File Attachments

Type @ in the input to get file path completions. Attach images or files to your message for Paragon to analyze.

Preference Memory

Prefix	Scope	Example
`#`	Global (all projects)	`# Always use TypeScript for new files`
`##`	Local (this repository only)	`## Use Vitest for testing`

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