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# Auto Mode

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 %}