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 # Toad HF Inference Explorers
 
-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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+  <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).
 
-**Join this org to get $10 free Inference Provider credits!**
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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).
+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
 
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 Or set your `HF_TOKEN` environment variable.
 
-### 3. Launch Toad
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 ```bash
 toad
 ```
 
-Select **"Hugging Face Inference Providers"** from the agent store.
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-![Screenshot 2025-12-18 at 11.49.37](https://cdn-uploads.huggingface.co/production/uploads/60107b385ac3e86b3ea4fc34/OuC2rPMz8wUiR0gRjUAIv.png)
+Select **"Hugging Face Inference Providers"** from the Recommended section.
 
 ### 4. Switch models
 
-Use `/set-model` in the chat to change the active model for your session.
+Use `/set-model` in the chat to change the active model.
 
 ## Your Free Credits
 
-As a member of this org, you receive **$10 in free Inference Provider credits**.
-Use them to explore hundreds of open models from dozens of providers!
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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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-**Note:** To receive credits, you'll need to add a payment method to your [Hugging Face billing settings](https://huggingface.co/settings/billing). This is for account verification only - you won't be charged unless you exceed your free credits.
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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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