> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prince.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat Modes

> Different modes of operation for agents

## Overview

Prince can operate in different modes depending on your workflow needs.

| Mode  | For                           | Capabilities                                  | Tools                      |
| ----- | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| Ask   | Learning, planning, questions | Read-only exploration, no spreadsheet changes | Search and read tools only |
| Agent | Complex spreadsheet editing   | Autonomous exploration, multi-sheet edits     | All tools enabled          |

## Available Modes

### Agent Mode

Agent is Prince's default mode. Agent autonomously exploring your workbooks and sheets within your project, edits multiple workbooks and sheets, and fixes errors to complete your requests.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prince-40df4bdc/I8X0itaDQxWQymN6/images/core/core-agent-mode-agent.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=I8X0itaDQxWQymN6&q=85&s=21937ac3e973a80e2558770c0a729c6a" alt="Agent Mode" style={{width: "400px"}} className="rounded-lg" width="886" height="548" data-path="images/core/core-agent-mode-agent.png" />

### Ask Mode

Ask is Prince's read-only mode for learning and exploration. Ask searches your project and providers answers without making any changes - perfect for quickly understanding models before modifying it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prince-40df4bdc/I8X0itaDQxWQymN6/images/core/core-agent-mode-ask.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=I8X0itaDQxWQymN6&q=85&s=dcd7769d733cb8361961a136d6dbc707" alt="Ask Mode" style={{width: "400px"}} className="rounded-lg" width="892" height="602" data-path="images/core/core-agent-mode-ask.png" />