What Are Commands Modes?
Command modes dictate how your custom AI agents approach tasks, whether by following specific instructions or by autonomously setting goals and iteratively working towards them. Currently, there are two primary modes:
🟢 Default | 🔵 Plan & Execute |
The agent operates directly based on your prompt without setting any additional goals. It focuses on generating content or completing tasks following the instructions provided in a prompt. | The agent sets an overarching goal based on your opening prompt and then iteratively works towards achieving that goal. This mode is more autonomous and is designed to handle complex tasks. |
Change Command Modes
Follow these steps to change modes for your agent's commands:
Open the Agents tab in your workspace.
Click ··· next to an agent ➡ Edit agent.
Choose the Commands tab on the left.
Select an existing command or click ➕ New command.
Scroll down and click the Mode drop-down to change modes.
Plan & Execute Examples
Example 1: (specific goal) "I need strategies to increase sales revenue."
The agent identifies the goal as "strategies to increase sales revenue."
Runs related self-generated prompts to try and meet the goal, e.g.
"best sales techniques for increasing revenue," "effective marketing strategies," "ways to improve customer retention," "how to optimize pricing strategies," etc.
Runs various prompts for 4-5 steps and then produces a summary.
Example 2: (no specific goal) "Our sales are declining."
The agent tries to identify the goal and guess what the user expects.
Runs related self-generated prompts to try and meet the goal.
Runs various prompts for 4-5 steps and then produces a summary.
Example 3: (specific goal) "I need advice on employee productivity improvement."
The agent identifies the goal as "advice on employee productivity improvement."
Runs related self-generated prompts to try and meet the goal, e.g.
"how to enhance employee productivity"
"tools for better time management"
"techniques to boost workplace motivation"
"ways to create a productive work environment"
Runs various prompts for 4-5 steps and then produces a summary.
Advanced Prompt Engineering
Command modes are part of advanced techniques you can use to make your custom AI agents even more powerful. Explore these guides to learn more:
AI Agent Fine-Tuning: Use Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to teach agents.
Advanced Prompting: Craft precise and detailed prompts to guide AI responses.
Automated Agentic Workflows: Design automations with agents in the center.
Specialized AI Teams: Group agents into specialized teams.
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