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# 🎯 DeepSeek R1 & Spotlight-style Search for AI Models
- URL: https://list2.alterhq.com/deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models/
- Published: 2025-01-24T17:06:05.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-24T17:06:05.000Z
- Description: AI models are now searchable, pinnable, and selectable in the notch, all from the comfort of your keyboard.
- Author: Samuel ROY
- Tags: #beehiiv, #Import 2026-10-04 19:36

👋 Hey everyone,

We just shipped something cool: a Spotlight-style search for AI models.

**What's new:**

- Type to find any model instantly with the slash sign “/” in the Ask Anything field
- Pin your favorites for quick access
- Switch between models with keyboard shortcuts

It's that simple - just like how you'd search apps with Spotlight, but for AI.

Big thanks to @nathanredblur and @JDub who suggested this. Your feedback shapes what we build.

**Pro tip:** I personally pin:

- Claude 3.5 Sonnet for everyday tasks
- Local model when I need privacy
- Deepseek R1 for complex thinking
- Cerebras when speed matters

**Also improved:**

- Quick workspace creation (CMD+J)
- Better web search with Perplexity Sonar Pro
- Added Deepseek R1's "think" tag support

Update now and let me know what you think!

Cheers, Sam

PS: Have ideas? Join us on Discord → [https://discord.gg/gvCMmfBRWZ](https://discord.gg/gvCMmfBRWZ?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)

### Other changes

##### System Improvements

- Deepseek R1 model 164k context window (with privacy on thanks to Together)
- Sonar & Sonar PRO as new online search models
- Performance improvements (overall search system in multi-screen environment)
- Sound recording fixes
- Faster title generation when using Alter-provided models
- Optimized image payloads
- Improved performance of the transcript detailed card

##### User Interface Enhancements

- Rework of artifacts cards

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## Videos on Alter 2

- [A Look at the Alter new interface](https://youtu.be/x4sUIN4%5FVSk?si=FcskVBJuSklJNnr5&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)
- [How to chat with Youtube Videos](https://youtu.be/LkZEH4wqI14?si=A4I12UTDvE3L11Io&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)
- [How to chat with apps (or the fantastic follow-mode)](https://youtu.be/wp0PEinPm%5Fs?si=4vpC6YJMKKgMlEYB&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)
- [How to use Workspaces](https://youtu.be/wp0PEinPm%5Fs?si=4vpC6YJMKKgMlEYB&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)
- [A 2 minutes demo](https://youtu.be/pEd6TelEJeY?si=-BjLwN4ZiDxW8ETi&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)
- [How to chat with Files and Folders from the Finder](https://youtu.be/eHZAT-D712Q?si=gP9Fp5YQHklre084&utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=deepseek-r1-spotlight-style-search-for-ai-models)

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