Chat
Chat is the general-purpose mode. Use it for:- Everyday questions and explanations
- Drafting content (emails, summaries, proposals)
- Brainstorming and planning
- Quick lookups and short transformations
Research
Research mode emphasizes sources and evidence. Use it when you need:- Multi-source synthesis
- Fact-checked comparisons
- Literature or topic surveys
- Answers that cite their origins
“Research the current state of battery technology for electric vehicles. Compare the top three approaches, cite your sources, and summarize the key trade-offs.”
Study
Study mode structures content for learning and retention. Use it to:- Break a complex topic into digestible explanations
- Generate examples and analogies
- Create flashcards, quizzes, or revision checklists
- Practice with adaptive Q&A
“Teach me the key concepts in calculus I need for a machine learning course. Start with derivatives and work up to gradient descent.”
Code
Code mode focuses on implementation, technical reasoning, and working with data. Use it for:- Writing and debugging code
- Explaining algorithms and data structures
- Refactoring and reviewing code
- Working with structured data, tables, and calculations
- Stating assumptions explicitly in technical analyses
“Implement a rate limiter in TypeScript using a sliding window algorithm. Include tests.”
Choosing the right mode
You do not need to pick the perfect mode upfront. Start in Chat and switch if you need source citations or code output — Spaces adapts without losing context.