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title: "Inference Providers"
description: "Inference Providers in GenLayer Studio configure validator models, provider settings, custom plugins, and defaults."
source: https://docs.genlayer.com/developers/intelligent-contracts/tools/genlayer-studio/providers
last_updated: 2026-06-11
---

# Inference Providers

Inference providers are the model backends that validators use to validate transactions in GenLayer Studio. You can configure those providers and add custom ones to suit your needs. When you create a new validator in the validators page, you will be able to select those providers and the relevant models from the list.

## Accessing Providers

You can manage your providers in the **Settings** page:

![](/providers-config.png)

## Configuring Providers

Providers have the following properties:

- **Provider:** The name of the provider. For example, `OpenAI` or `ollama`.
- **Model:** The model attached to this provider. For example, `gpt-4o` or `llama3`.
- **Plugin: (only for custom providers)** When adding a custom provider, you need to specify a plugin that implements the provider. The plugin defines what configuration is necessary for the provider.
- **Provider Config:** Related environment variables, for example API keys or endpoint URLs.
- **Default Validator Config:** This config is used as default when creating a new validator, and will then be applied when making calls to inference providers using said validator.

## Adding a new Provider

You can add a new provider by clicking the **New Config** button at the top of the providers list.

![](/create-providers.png)

## Updating an Existing Provider

To modify your validator settings, click on any existing validator and modify the fields based on your needs.

![](/modify-providers.png)

## Deleting a Provider

To delete a provider, click on the delete button beside the provider in the list.

![](/delete-providers.png)