# Date/Time
Friday, October 24, 2025, 09:43:56 AM CDT (Timezone: America/Chicago)

# Change Tracking/Revision Table

| Date/Time                              | Version | Description                                      | Author              |
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| 2025-10-24, 09:43:56 AM CDT            | 1.0.0   | Initial documentation for AI tool preferences    | Charles N Wyble (@ReachableCEO) |

# Changelog

| Date/Time                              | Version | Description                                      |
|----------------------------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------|
| 2025-10-24, 09:43:56 AM CDT            | 1.0.0   | Initial creation of AI tool usage documentation  |

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# AI Tool Preferences and Usage Patterns

## Overview

This document captures the current AI tool preferences and usage patterns for the AI home directory environment. It provides context for any AI agent working within this environment.

## Primary Tools and Usage

### 1. Codex (Primary Daily Driver)
- **Status**: Primary tool with subscription
- **Usage**: Daily development work, code generation, and completion
- **Strengths**: Code generation, completion, and general development tasks
- **Limitations**: Quota restrictions may limit heavy usage

### 2. Qwen (Heavy System Orchestration)
- **Status**: Most frequently used when Codex quota is exhausted
- **Usage**: Heavy system orchestration, shell operations, Docker management
- **Strengths**: Excellent knowledge of shell commands, Docker operations, and system-level tasks
- **Role**: Primary fallback and system-level operations tool

### 3. Gemini (Audit Specialist)
- **Status**: Primary audit and analysis tool
- **Usage**: Code audits, analysis, and review tasks
- **Strengths**: Analytical capabilities, detailed reviews, comparison operations
- **Role**: Quality assurance and audit functions

### 4. Claude (Occasional Use)
- **Status**: Used occasionally for specific tasks
- **Usage**: Specific reasoning tasks when needed
- **Strengths**: Advanced reasoning, document analysis, creative tasks
- **Role**: Specialized tasks when other tools aren't optimal

## Usage Patterns

### Daily Workflow
1. **Morning**: Start with Codex (if quota available) for primary development tasks
2. **Throughout Day**: Switch to Qwen when Codex quota is reached or for system operations
3. **Review/Audit**: Use Gemini for detailed analysis and code reviews
4. **Special Tasks**: Use Claude for specific reasoning requirements

### Tool Selection Guidelines
- **Code Generation/Completion**: Codex (primary), Qwen (when Codex unavailable)
- **System Orchestration**: Qwen (primary), Codex (secondary)
- **Audits and Reviews**: Gemini (primary), others (as needed)
- **Advanced Reasoning**: Claude (primary for complex reasoning), others (as needed)

### Context for AI Agents
When working in this environment, AI agents should be aware that:
- Commands and operations may be executed by different AI tools depending on availability
- Qwen is particularly valuable for shell and Docker operations
- Codex is the preferred tool for code generation when available
- Gemini should be considered for audit and analysis tasks
- The tool selection may change based on subscription quotas and availability

## Performance Considerations

### Tool Characteristics
- **Codex**: Excellent for code generation but limited by subscription quota
- **Qwen**: Reliable for system operations, good for heavy tasks, no quota limits
- **Gemini**: Best for analytical tasks and detailed reviews
- **Claude**: Good for complex reasoning but used selectively

### Optimizing Tool Usage
- Leverage Qwen for operations that require extensive system knowledge
- Use Codex for code-related tasks when available
- Employ Gemini for validation and quality checks
- Reserve Claude for specialized reasoning tasks