Copilot

DinoAI Copilot is the AI assistant built directly into the Paradime IDE. It works alongside you as you write, review, and debug dbt™ code — without breaking your flow.

Copilot has two modes depending on what you need:

Mode	What it does
Ask Mode	Answer questions, explain code, generate snippets — conversational AI in the IDE
Agent Mode	Autonomously takes multi-step actions — edits files, runs commands, and iterates

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Ask Mode

Ask Mode is a conversational interface inside the IDE. Use it to:

• Ask questions about your dbt™ project

• Get explanations of SQL or YAML

• Generate model stubs, tests, or documentation

• Review code and get feedback

Ask Mode reads your project context — open files, schema, and warehouse metadata — so answers are specific to your project, not generic.

When to use Ask Mode: When you want a quick answer or a code snippet and you'll take it from there yourself.

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Agent Mode

Agent Mode goes further. Instead of just responding, the agent autonomously works through multi-step tasks:

• Reads and edits files across your project

• Runs dbt™ commands and interprets the output

• Iterates based on errors or test failures

• Asks for confirmation before making changes (configurable)

When to use Agent Mode: When you have a task that requires multiple steps — refactoring a model, adding tests across a directory, or investigating a failing run.

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Getting Started

1. Open the Paradime IDE

2. Click the DinoAI panel on the right-hand side

3. Choose Ask Mode or Agent Mode from the toggle at the top

4. Type your prompt and hit enter

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Related

• Chat Interface — Set rules that apply to all Copilot interactions

• .dinorules — Set rules that apply to all Copilot interactions

• .dinoprompts — Save and reuse prompts across your team

• DinoAI Settings — Configure Copilot behaviour and model preferences