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Choose the right chat mode and reasoning depth

Use Auto, Workspace Agents, Code agent, Browser operator, or Desktop co-pilot—and match reasoning effort to the consequence of the task.

5 lessons13 min Self-paced
Start guide

YOUR OUTCOME

You will choose a mode and effort level based on the work—not on guesswork.

Use Auto as the default Choose an agent for actions and artifacts Increase reasoning for ambiguity or consequence
01

Start with Auto

Let Oppermind choose a quick response, deeper reasoning, or a Workspace Agent when you do not need manual control.

2 min
02

Choose a Workspace Agent

Use 1.0 for lighter everyday work and 2.0 for complex multi-step work that needs tools and in-app editors.

3 min
03

Use specialist control modes

Choose Code agent for multi-file apps, Browser operator for a live page, or Desktop co-pilot for installed native automation.

3 min
04

Set reasoning effort

Choose Auto, Min, Std, Deep, or Max according to ambiguity, complexity, and the cost of being wrong.

3 min
05

Review before consequential action

More reasoning can improve analysis, but it never removes the need for evidence, permissions, or accountable review.

2 min

Make the learning stick

Start with one real piece of work.

Open Oppermind beside the lesson, apply each step, and leave with something you can use.

Open the quickstart docs