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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:

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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
  • 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

Related topics

DinoAI CopilotMCP ServerContext MenuChat InterfaceSettings and Configurations