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Zush Cloud AI

The managed cloud AI mode works without an API key or a local model. Choose it when you want to add files and start renaming immediately.

Zush Cloud AI selected in the AI Modes settings on Mac.
Zush Cloud AI requires no provider key or local model setup.

Use managed Cloud AI

Section titled “Use managed Cloud AI”
  1. Open Zush Settings.
  2. Select AI Modes.
  3. Select Zush Cloud AI.
  4. Open AI Rename, add supported files, and start analysis.
  5. Review the proposed names before applying the batch.

What is sent for analysis

Section titled “What is sent for analysis”

Zush keeps your original files on your Mac or Windows PC. Depending on the file type, cloud analysis can use a compressed visual preview, sampled media, extracted text, or a compact summary needed to generate a filename. See Privacy and security for the detailed processing model.

When to choose another mode

Section titled “When to choose another mode”
  • Use LM Studio for advanced local model and server control.
  • Use BYOK for your own cloud provider key and account.
  • Use Ollama for models you already manage through Ollama.
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