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

# Tempo's Chat Modes

> A guide to using Normal, Reasoning, and Search Modes

# Introducing Tempo's Chat Modes

Welcome to a new era of coding efficiency with **Tempo's Reasoning Agents**. By combining **Gemini's** powerful reasoning capabilities and **Claude 3.7**’s precise code execution, you’ll enjoy the best accuracy and speed in your development workflow. We’ve also added **Search Mode** so you can pull in external information directly into your chats.

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## Chat Modes Overview

Tempo offers three distinct chat modes. Here’s how each one works:

1. **Normal Mode**

   * **Model**: Claude 3.7

   * **Use Case**: General-purpose conversations, code generation, and quick debugging.

   * **Benefits**: Fast, reliable replies for day-to-day coding questions or brainstorming.

2. **Reasoning Mode**

   * **Model**: Gemini + Claude 3.7 for large context reasonsing

   * **Use Case**: Deep analysis of your codebase, planning out changes, and identifying files to modify.

   * **Benefits**: Leverages Gemini’s large context window for thorough understanding of your entire codebase, providing methodical and accurate guidance.

3. **Search Mode**

   * **Model**: Claude 3.7 + Gemini for Internet Search

   * **Use Case**: When you need immediate external information (e.g., API documentation, design patterns, reference solutions).

   * **Benefits**: Brings external resources right into your chat, so you can quickly gather information without leaving your coding environment.

## How the Workflow Operates

1. **Deep Reasoning (Gemini)**

   1. **Context Analysis**: Gemini takes advantage of its largest-in-industry context window, scanning your entire codebase.

   2. **Strategic Plan**: It outlines a thought process for the changes to be made and which files need changes.

2. **Code Execution (Claude 3.7)**

   1. **Implement Changes**: Once Gemini’s plan is ready, Claude 3.7 precisely edits the relevant files.

   2. **Validate & Verify**: Claude’s high accuracy ensures that any modifications align perfectly with your project’s structure.

## Enhanced Search Functionality

* **Integrated Search**: In Search Mode, you can fetch external data (tutorials, API docs, design inspiration) without leaving the chat.

* **Contextual Insights**: Results are merged with your chat context, so the AI can immediately reference them in subsequent suggestions.

## Why This Matters

* **Accuracy**: Gemini’s deep understanding of your codebase drastically reduces errors.

* **Efficiency**: Claude 3.7 is widely regarded as the best coding LLM, ensuring high-quality changes.

* **Productivity**: Built-in search eliminates the need to switch between tools, streamlining your workflow.

## Getting Started

1. **Open the Chat Interface**: Select the mode you need from the mode selector (Normal, Reasoning, or Search).

2. **Ask Your Question or Give a Task**:

   * **Reasoning Mode** for big-picture planning or multiple-file changes.

   * **Search Mode** if you need external references first.

   * **Normal Mode** for straightforward Q\&A or coding help.

3. **Review & Approve**: Look over the suggestions before finalizing changes in your code.

## Example Use Case

1. **Switch to Reasoning Mode** to get Gemini’s plan for refactoring your authentication module.

2. **Review the Plan**. Gemini will outline which files to modify and why.

3. **Switch to Normal Mode** to let Claude 3.7 implement those changes.

4. **Search Mode** if you need additional references like best-practice docs or library usage examples.

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### Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Does Search Mode cost extra?**
A: Search Mode uses your available prompts. All external queries are processed alongside your chat context to ensure a seamless experience.

**Q: What if I don’t see the chat Modes**
A: This means you are either on a Free plan or on an old Paid plan. Only new paid plans have access to multiple chat modes.

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**Ready to experience a new level of accuracy and efficiency?**
Try Tempo’s Reasoning Agents today and watch your development process become faster, smarter, and more reliable. [Learn more](https://tempo.new/?utm_source=x\&utm_campaign=reasoning)

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