The Complete Guide to Agent Mode

When Regular Generation Isn't Enough

For simple apps, a single prompt works great. But what about complex applications with multiple features, pages, and interconnected components? That's where Agent Mode shines.

Agent Mode vs Standard Mode

Standard Mode:

• Generates entire app in one pass
• Best for simple, single-feature apps
• Fast and straightforward

Agent Mode:

• Plans and executes step by step
• Builds features incrementally
• Self-corrects along the way
• Ideal for complex applications

When to Use Agent Mode

Enable Agent Mode for:

• Multi-page applications: Dashboard with multiple views
• Complex state management: E-commerce cart, user settings
• Interconnected features: Features that depend on each other
• Large scope projects: Apps with 5+ distinct features

How Agent Mode Works

1. Analysis: AI analyzes your request scope
2. Planning: Creates a development roadmap
3. Execution: Builds feature by feature
4. Validation: Tests each step before proceeding
5. Integration: Ensures all parts work together

Writing Prompts for Agent Mode

Be comprehensive but organized:

"Build a project management app with:

- Dashboard showing project overview and stats

- Project list with create, edit, delete functionality

- Task board with drag-and-drop columns (To Do, In Progress, Done)

- Team member assignment to tasks

- Due date tracking with overdue highlighting

- Search and filter across all projects

Use React with a clean, professional design"

Watching Agent Mode Work

Once started, you'll see:

• Current task being worked on
• Completed steps with checkmarks
• Overall progress percentage
• Real-time code updates

Best Practices

1. Front-load your requirements

Include all major features in the initial prompt. Adding features later is possible but less efficient.

2. Prioritize implicitly

List most important features first. Agent Mode builds in order.

3. Describe relationships

Explain how features connect:

"Tasks should link to projects, and completing all tasks should update project status"

4. Specify the framework

Agent Mode works best when you choose React or React+TypeScript for complex apps—they handle state better.

Example: Building a CRM

Here's a comprehensive Agent Mode prompt:

"Create a customer relationship management (CRM) app with:

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Dashboard:

- Overview stats (total contacts, deals in pipeline, recent activity)

- Quick actions bar

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Contacts:

- List view with search and filters

- Contact detail page with interaction history

- Add/edit contact forms

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Deals:

- Kanban board with deal stages

- Deal value and probability tracking

- Drag to update stage

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Activities:

- Activity feed showing all interactions

- Log calls, emails, meetings

- Set reminders

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Use React with a professional blue theme. Include sample data."

Troubleshooting

If Agent Mode stalls:

• Check your internet connection
• Try a more specific prompt
• Break the request into smaller chunks

If results aren't connected:

• Add explicit relationship descriptions
• Mention shared state or data
• Reference features by name in other features

Agent Mode is your tool for ambitious projects. Start with a clear vision, and let the AI handle the complexity.