> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.imagine.art/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.imagine.art/imagine-computer/getting-started/modes.md).

# Modes

Computer runs in three modes that trade speed for depth. Start with a faster mode to explore, then switch to Ultra to finalise.<br>

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#### 🟡 Thinking

Best for quick, everyday creative tasks where speed matters.

| Specification          | Value      |
| ---------------------- | ---------- |
| Lead Agent Model       | MiniMax M3 |
| Subagent Model         | Grok 4.3   |
| Reasoning Effort       | Low        |
| Max Tool-Use Turns     | 40         |
| Max Parallel Subagents | 10         |

Thinking mode is the lightest and fastest option. It's ideal when you need a quick image render, a short audio clip, or a simple video without a lot of iterative refinement. It runs up to 10 subagents concurrently and keeps context lean, making it the most responsive mode for straightforward prompts.

**Use Thinking when:** You want fast results, your request is relatively simple, or you're experimenting with ideas.

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#### 🔵 Pro

Best for more detailed work that needs higher accuracy and more room to reason.

| Specification          | Value      |
| ---------------------- | ---------- |
| Lead Agent Model       | MiniMax M3 |
| Subagent Model         | Grok 4.3   |
| Reasoning Effort       | Medium     |
| Max Tool-Use Turns     | 80         |
| Max Parallel Subagents | 10         |

**Use Pro when:** Your task involves multiple creative elements, requires back-and-forth refinement, or you need noticeably better output quality than Thinking provides.<br>

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#### 🟣 Ultra

Best for complex, high-fidelity creative projects that demand maximum reasoning power.

| Specification          | Value    |
| ---------------------- | -------- |
| Lead Agent Model       | GLM-5.2  |
| Subagent Model         | Grok 4.3 |
| Reasoning Effort       | High     |
| Max Tool-Use Turns     | 150      |
| Max Parallel Subagents | 10       |

**Use Ultra when:** You're working on a high-stakes or complex creative project, need the most polished output possible, or your task involves many interdependent steps.


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