model-calls.mdx

VectorLint supports three review strategies through --model-call. Leave the default, auto, enabled for most reviews. Override it when the size or structure of a particular document calls for a different strategy.

Choose a strategy

Value	Use it for
auto	Most reviews. VectorLint selects a strategy for the current document.
single	Normal, self-contained documents and focused rules.
agent	Large documents or reviews that need to compare context across multiple sections.

Use the default

vectorlint doc.md

This is equivalent to:

vectorlint doc.md --model-call auto

Override the default

Choose single for a normal, self-contained document:

vectorlint doc.md --model-call single

Choose agent for a large document or when a rule needs context from sections that are far apart:

vectorlint doc.md --model-call agent

Changing --model-call does not change which rules run, how findings are scored, or which output formats are available.

Combine with an output format

vectorlint doc.md --model-call agent --output json

Related

• How it works
• CLI reference