> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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](/products/dino-ai/copilot/chat-interface) — Set rules that apply to all Copilot interactions
* [.dinorules](/products/dino-ai/dino-rules) — Set rules that apply to all Copilot interactions
* [.dinoprompts](/products/dino-ai/copilot/dino-prompts) — Save and reuse prompts across your team
* [DinoAI Settings](/products/dino-ai/copilot/dinoai-settings) — Configure Copilot behaviour and model preferences


## Related topics

- [DinoAI Copilot](/products/code-ide/left-panel/copilot.md)
- [MCP Server](/products/dino-ai/mcp-server/index.md)
- [Context Menu](/products/code-ide/user-interface/context-menu.md)
- [Chat Interface](/products/dino-ai/copilot/chat-interface.md)
- [Settings and Configurations](/products/dino-ai/copilot/dinoai-settings.md)