Overview
Taskade EVE has four canonical chat modes. Each mode scopes the tools Taskade EVE can reach for and the kind of output Taskade EVE prefers. Switching modes is instant. Use the mode selector in the chat header or the command /mode <name>.
TL;DR: Four modes: Genesis (build live apps), Projects (shape lists, notes, databases), Agents (configure AI agents), Automations (author workflows). Same Taskade EVE, different focus.
Quick comparison
| Mode | Best for | Typical output |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis | Turning a prompt into a deployed app | Pages, components, data wiring, publish URL |
| Projects | Working inside lists, docs, mind maps, databases | Tasks, sections, custom fields, views |
| Agents | Creating or tuning an AI agent | Agent persona, tools, knowledge, test runs |
| Automations | Writing workflow triggers and actions | Branches, loops, filters, connected apps |
Genesis mode
Default for /create. Taskade EVE builds, edits, and publishes Taskade Genesis apps here. Use Genesis mode when you want to ship a working app, change an existing page, wire in a database, or attach a custom domain.
Projects mode
Focused on Taskade Projects themselves: tasks, subtasks, fields, and the seven project views (List, Board, Calendar, Table, Mind Map, Gantt, Org Chart). Use Projects mode to clean up a backlog, design a CRM schema, or draft a plan.
Agents mode
The cockpit for a single AI agent. Tune the system prompt, attach custom tools, train on knowledge files, and run test conversations. Use Agents mode when an agent already exists and you want to make it smarter or more focused.
Automations mode
All about the workflow graph. Add a trigger, chain actions, test with sample data, and schedule. Use Automations mode when the work is "when X happens, do Y, then Z".
How modes interact
All four modes share the same workspace memory, so a decision made in Genesis mode ("use Shopify for orders") is immediately visible to Automations mode. Workspace DNA holds it all together: Memory (Projects) → Intelligence (Agents) → Execution (Automations) → Interface (Genesis).
Tips
- You can switch modes mid-conversation and Taskade EVE keeps the context.
- Slash commands work in every mode; some commands automatically switch mode for you.
- If you ever feel stuck,
/mode genesisgets you back to the default.