Settings
The Settings area configures application-wide preferences for Aethrix Studio. Open it from the gear icon on the user card (bottom of the navigation pane), from the card's "…" menu → Settings, or from the command palette. Settings opens as a modal window with a custom title bar — the main window is unavailable while it is open, and the window matches the size of the main window when that is larger. Changes auto-save on close; there is no Save button.
:::info Screenshot needed — light/dark 📸
settings-window-light.png and settings-window-dark.png — Settings Window with custom title bar and eight tabs
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Settings are organized into eight tabs.
Tab Overview
| Tab | Icon | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| General | settings | Display language, CSV separator, application behavior (auto-clean), test automation behavior (smart-stop), default web browser, and logging. |
| Appearance | palette | Interface scale, theme mode, accent color, transparency and tint sliders, animations, and the startup page. |
| Editor | code | Default editing mode, request auto-save, request editing experience, and HTTP message formatting. |
| Network | lan | Message size and history limits, multipart object type, OS environment variables, and HTTP trace context. |
| Security | security | TLS protocol versions, hiding sensitive data, SSL certificate validation, and signed-extension enforcement. |
| Extensions | extension | Extension repository URL and API key for browsing, downloading, and publishing packages. |
| Ora | smart_toy | AI assistant configuration — provider profiles, models, behavior, interaction style, and MCP servers. |
| Service Parameters | build | Per-service connection and behavior settings (timeouts, endpoints, credentials). |
There is no Save button — changes auto-save when the Settings window closes. Most settings apply immediately; some (display language, TLS and security toggles) take effect only after restarting Aethrix Studio.
:::note Restart required for some settings Display language changes and TLS/security toggles only take effect after restarting Aethrix Studio. Appearance settings (interface scale, theme, accent, transparency) apply immediately. :::