{"id":132,"date":"2026-08-06T15:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.bird.digital\/wingmind-ai\/understanding-agent-modes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T00:23:26","slug":"understanding-agent-modes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.bird.digital\/wingmind-ai\/understanding-agent-modes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Agent Modes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Understanding Agent Modes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

These three modes apply to the fullscreen WingMind AI agent (the admin chat UI). They control what the AI can do, not just what it can say. Modes stack: Site Editor includes everything in Agent; Agent includes everything in Ask (plus write tools).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Selection Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Ask<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ask Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you want to inspect or inquire:<\/strong>
\u201cWhat pages mention pricing?\u201d or \u201cHow is this page built?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Agent<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Agent Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you want to edit content:<\/strong>
\u201cWrite a new About page\u201d or \u201cUpdate this post\u2019s copy and publish it\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Site<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Site Editor Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you want site-wide changes:<\/strong>
\u201cChange the header layout\u201d, \u201cUpdate brand colours site-wide\u201d, or \u201cRebuild the main menu\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Feature Comparison Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ask Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Purpose:<\/strong> Inspect and advise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Writes:<\/strong> None<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Who can use:<\/strong> Anyone with agent access<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Search & Context:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Screenshots:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Destructive actions:<\/strong> N\/A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Agent Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Purpose:<\/strong> Create and edit content<\/p>\n\n\n\n