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Work Modes

Work Modes

10 specialized AI modes — each built for a specific type of development task. Choose the right mode and the AI adopts the optimal workflow.

Innovatic has a dedicated mode for every kind of development task. Choose the right mode and the AI adopts the workflow built for it — how it thinks, what it reads, what it produces.

The difference between guessing and knowing which mode to pick is the difference between three messages and one.

All 10 modes

ModeCategoryWhen to use it
FeatureDevelopmentBuilding something new — a component, integration, or spec implementation
BugDevelopmentInvestigating and fixing issues, regressions, or unexpected behavior
PlanPlanningComplex tasks that need exploration and a structured approach before any code is written
SpecforgePlanningTurning a vague idea into a structured Epic and actionable Stories
ReviewQualityGetting a thorough, autonomous code review before merging
AnalyzeQualityDeep analysis of quality, security, architecture, and tech debt
PRWorkflowShipping code: commit → push → pull request → merge
BisectWorkflowFinding the exact commit that introduced a regression
Deep SearchResearchUnderstanding how the codebase works, finding implementations, tracing dependencies
Test PlanQualityGenerating structured manual test cases from recent code changes

Choosing the right mode

You're building something newFeature

Something broke and you don't know whyBug

The task is complex and you need a plan firstPlan

You have an idea but no spec yetSpecforge

You want a second opinion on your codeReview

You need a full quality or security auditAnalyze

You're ready to commit and shipPR

Something worked before and now it doesn'tBisect

You're trying to understand code you didn't writeDeep Search

You need test cases before a releaseTest Plan

Model selection

Every mode defaults to Auto — the system reads the task and selects the most appropriate model automatically.

You can override this and choose a specific model (Haiku, Sonnet, or Opus) before sending your first message. Once the conversation starts, the model is locked for that session.

Auto mode is the right choice most of the time. Manual model selection is useful when you have a specific performance or cost preference for a particular task.

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