Switch between Fast Mode and Build Mode

Fast Mode and Build Mode offer two unique modes on Alfa, each with their own purpose.

    • Fast Mode: Used for quickly getting answers to one-off, simple questions.
    • Build Mode: Used for generating miniature research plans and provide more report-style answers to complex questions. Often used to build automations that require ongoing updates.

Switching between Fast Mode and Build Mode is crucial in getting the format of response you’re seeking.

Build mode

When using Build Mode, Alfa can reference all available documentation to create a comprehensive output.

Example input:
Read all available text for tsla - create a bullish and bearish investment thesis, focusing on key factors that impact market position such as technology innovation, growth potential, financial performance, leadership, catalysts and risks.

Example output:

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Fast Mode

When using Fast Mode, Alfa can reference the following information to generate answers:

  • News & web searches (via google grounding)
  • Company Filings
  • Earnings Reports
  • Latest Report Contents (if a report exists for the agent)

Prompt: What is going on with MSFT today?

Example output:

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