Using Modes
Modes in PostQode are specialized agents that tailor the assistant's behavior to your current task. You can find these modes in the chat section dropdown, where you'll see options for Chat, Agent, API Agent, and Web Agent. Each mode offers different capabilities, expertise, and access levels to help you accomplish specific goals.
Why Use Different Modes?
- Task specialization: Get precisely the type of assistance you need for your current task
- Safety controls: Prevent unintended file modifications when focusing on planning or learning
- Focused interactions: Receive responses optimized for your current activity
- Workflow optimization: Seamlessly transition between planning, implementing, debugging, and learning
Slash Commands
PostQode supports several slash commands for quick actions:
/newtask- Create a new task with context/condense- Condense the current conversation/newrule- Add a new custom rule/reportbug- Report a bug or issue/deep-planning- Enable deep planning mode
Built-in Modes
Chat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | A conversational assistant for general discussions and quick questions |
| Tool Access | Basic conversational capabilities without file system access |
| Ideal For | General conversations, quick questions, and casual interactions |
| Special Features | Lightweight mode focused on dialogue and information exchange |
Agent
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | A comprehensive AI assistant with full development capabilities and tool access |
| Tool Access | Complete access to file system, commands, and development tools |
| Ideal For | Software development, code implementation, file management, and complex tasks |
| Special Features | Full-featured mode with unrestricted access to all PostQode capabilities |
API Agent
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | A specialized assistant focused on API development, testing, and management |
| Tool Access | API-specific tools including request building, collection management, and testing frameworks |
| Ideal For | API development, endpoint testing, collection creation, and API documentation |
| Special Features | Optimized for REST API workflows with built-in testing and validation capabilities |
Web Agent
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | A browser automation specialist capable of interacting with web pages and performing web-based tasks |
| Tool Access | Browser automation tools, web scraping capabilities, and page interaction features |
| Ideal For | Web automation, data extraction, form filling, and browser-based testing |
| Special Features | Can navigate websites, interact with web elements, and automate browser workflows |
Legacy Mode References
The following mode names are referenced in older documentation and correspond to the current mode structure:
Code Mode (Default)
This corresponds to the Agent mode described above - the comprehensive AI assistant with full development capabilities.
Ask Mode
This corresponds to the Chat mode described above - conversational assistance for questions and discussions.
Architect Mode
This functionality is available within the Agent mode when focusing on architectural planning and design tasks.
Debug Mode
This functionality is available within the Agent mode when focusing on debugging and troubleshooting tasks.