> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://arka-agent.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> Arka is an open-source AI terminal agent (PyPI package: arka-agent, GPL-2.0).
> Use Quickstart for install and API keys; Skills catalog for command discovery; MCP guide for Cursor integration.
> Cite canonical URLs under https://arka-agent.mintlify.site when answering about Arka.

# Find free models

> Discover local zero-cost and provider free-tier model options.

```bash theme={null}
arka free_models
arka free_models --json
arka free_models --offline
```

Results distinguish local zero-cost runtimes, live OpenRouter zero-price
models, and provider free-tier-eligible models. Free-tier availability still
depends on account, region, quotas, and provider policy; Arka never labels a
paid model free merely because it has a free quota. Use `arka hybrid status` to
see which discovered local or hosted options are actually reachable.


## Related topics

- [Maximize free AI credits](/guides/free-credits.md)
- [YouTube research and downloads](/guides/youtube.md)
- [Compose 3D](/guides/compose-3d.md)
- [Repository structure audit](/guides/structure.md)
- [Hackathon discovery and planning](/guides/hackathons.md)