> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.qolaba.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.qolaba.ai/chatbot/toolkit/auto-mode.md).

# Auto Mode

How Auto Mode works in the Chatbot Toolkit, when to use it, and when to switch to manual control.

When Auto Mode is enabled, Qolaba automatically selects the most suitable tools, model settings, and configurations based on your prompt — without you needing to manually configure anything.

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#### Auto Mode vs. Manual Mode

<table><thead><tr><th width="129.440673828125"></th><th width="266.77813720703125">Auto Mode</th><th>Manual Mode</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>What it does</strong></td><td>System automatically selects the best-fit tools, thinking depth, and temperature based on your prompt</td><td>You control every setting — model, thinking depth, temperature, and which tools are active</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Best for</strong></td><td>Fast execution, mixed-input tasks, non-technical users, repetitive workflows</td><td>Advanced users, developers, model benchmarking, fine-tuning specific outputs</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trade-off</strong></td><td>Less granular control</td><td>Requires familiarity with settings; higher cognitive load</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### When to Use Auto Mode

Auto Mode is the right default for most tasks. Keep it enabled when:

* You want fast results without configuring settings manually
* Your prompt involves mixed inputs — text, files, and web context together
* You are running a repetitive workflow where consistent tool selection matters
* You are not benchmarking specific models or configurations

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#### When to Switch to Manual Mode

Switch to Manual Mode when:

* You need strict control over which tools activate for a specific task
* You are benchmarking model outputs and need identical configurations across runs
* You are working with sensitive data and want to explicitly control what is sent to the model
* A specific tool is being auto-selected that is not relevant to your task

{% hint style="info" %}
Keep Auto Mode enabled unless you have a specific reason to override it. For most professional workflows, Auto Mode selects appropriately and saves setup time.
{% endhint %}