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# Toad HF Inference Explorers
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<span style="font-weight: 600;">🎁 Join this org to get $10 free Inference Provider credits!</span>
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Explore the best open models with [Toad](https://github.com/batrachianai/toad) and [Hugging Face Inference Providers](https://huggingface.co/docs/inference-providers).
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## What is Toad?
Toad is a terminal-based interface for AI agents from [Will McGugan](https://github.com/willmcgugan), creator of Rich and Textual. It connects to AI models via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP).
## Quick Start
### 1. Install Toad
```bash
curl -fsSL batrachian.ai/install | sh
```
Or for Python developers:
```bash
uv tool install -U batrachian-toad
```
### 2. Authenticate with Hugging Face
```bash
hf auth login
```
Or set your `HF_TOKEN` environment variable.
### 3. Launch and select HF Inference Providers
```bash
toad
```
Select **"Hugging Face Inference Providers"** from the Recommended section.
### 4. Switch models
Use `/set-model` in the chat to change the active model.
## Your Free Credits
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As a member of this org, you receive <strong>$10 in free Inference Provider credits</strong> to explore hundreds of open models from dozens of providers.
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<span style="font-weight: 600;">Note:</span> To receive credits, add a payment method to your <a class="underline" href="https://huggingface.co/settings/billing">billing settings</a>. This is for verification only—you won't be charged unless you exceed your free credits.
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## Resources
- [Toad on GitHub](https://github.com/batrachianai/toad)
- [Inference Providers Docs](https://huggingface.co/docs/inference-providers)
- [Available Models](https://huggingface.co/models?inference_provider=all)
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