Scout, the research agent
Scout reads code, docs, and configs to build project context. It summarizes function signatures, lists all API routes, finds examples in the codebase, and answers questions about the shape of things. Scout is optimized for summarization and classification at low cost.
Model tiers
| Tier | Trigger | Model |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Default | context queries and research | GPT-5 Nano |
Escalation
Optimized for summarization and classification at low cost.
Sample
Research summary
searched: project README, package.json, 4 service files
summary: rate limits live in services/limits.ts, applied via express-rate-limit middleware