Issue with getting models when a project is created

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Hey @Miguel,

This is one of those fun edge cases where legacy behavior and new workflows collide. In short:

There is no spoonmain.

Well… it exists, but not always in the way you expect!

What’s going on?

  • Every project starts with a main model by default — but:
    • It might not appear in the UI or GetModels() results.
    • It exists only as an ID, not a name.
    • If you try to create it again, the API will block you — because it’s already there (even if you can’t see it).

This happens because V2 connectors and older legacy patterns defaulted to main.
The philosophy of V3 (next-gen) connectors is: pick or define your trunk yourself.

So what should you do?

  • Don’t assume main exists or is discoverable.
  • Instead, when you create a project, create a model with a clear name (e.g., production, design, baseline) and push to that.
  • If you’re inheriting projects from V2-land and main appears invisible:
    • Look for a model with an empty name — that’s your ghost main.

TLDR:

“There is no main. Define your trunk. Create what makes sense for your workflow.”

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