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Ask mode

Ask mode is a read-only mode for understanding your codebase. Agent answers questions and explores code without making any edits.

How do I use Ask mode?

  1. Open the Agent panel (CmdCtrl + I on Mac, Ctrl + I on Windows/Linux)
  2. Switch to Ask mode by pressing Shift + Tab to cycle modes, or use the mode picker dropdown
  3. Type your question and press ReturnEnter

When should I use Ask mode?

Use Ask mode when you want to understand code without changing it:

  • "How does the authentication flow work?"
  • "What does this function do?"
  • "Where is the database connection configured?"
  • "Explain the relationship between these two modules"

For questions that lead to code changes, switch back to Agent mode.

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