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The Complete Guide to Agent Mode

How GenMB builds sophisticated multi-feature applications step by step on its own. Learn when it kicks in, how it works, and how to write prompts for complex projects.

Ambuj Agrawal

Ambuj Agrawal

Founder & CEO

6 min read

When Regular Generation Isn't Enough

For simple apps, a single prompt works great. But what about complex applications with multiple features, pages, and interconnected components? That's where Agent Mode shines. There is no button or setting for it: GenMB decides by itself, and uses Agent Mode for a big first request on every plan.

Agent Mode vs Standard Mode

Standard Mode:

  • Generates entire app in one pass
  • Best for simple, single-feature apps
  • Fast and straightforward

Agent Mode:

  • Plans and executes step by step
  • Builds features incrementally
  • Self-corrects along the way
  • Ideal for complex applications

After your first version, every chat edit runs the same build-and-check loop automatically.

When GenMB Uses Agent Mode

GenMB switches to Agent Mode on its own for:

  • Multi-page applications: Dashboard with multiple views
  • Complex state management: E-commerce cart, user settings
  • Interconnected features: Features that depend on each other
  • Large scope projects: Apps with 5+ distinct features

How Agent Mode Works

  1. Analysis: AI analyzes your request scope
  2. Planning: Creates a development roadmap
  3. Execution: Builds feature by feature
  4. Validation: Tests each step before proceeding
  5. Integration: Ensures all parts work together

Writing Prompts for Agent Mode

Be comprehensive but organized:

"Build a project management app with:

- Dashboard showing project overview and stats

- Project list with create, edit, delete functionality

- Task board with drag-and-drop columns (To Do, In Progress, Done)

- Team member assignment to tasks

- Due date tracking with overdue highlighting

- Search and filter across all projects

Use React with a clean, professional design"

Watching Agent Mode Work

Once started, you'll see:

  • Current task being worked on
  • Completed steps with checkmarks
  • Overall progress percentage
  • Real-time code updates

Best Practices

1. Front-load your requirements

Include all major features in the initial prompt. Adding features later is possible but less efficient.

2. Prioritize implicitly

List most important features first. Agent Mode builds in order.

3. Describe relationships

Explain how features connect:

"Tasks should link to projects, and completing all tasks should update project status"

Example: Building a CRM

Here's a comprehensive Agent Mode prompt:

"Create a customer relationship management (CRM) app with:

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Dashboard:

- Overview stats (total contacts, deals in pipeline, recent activity)

- Quick actions bar

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Contacts:

- List view with search and filters

- Contact detail page with interaction history

- Add/edit contact forms

>

Deals:

- Kanban board with deal stages

- Deal value and probability tracking

- Drag to update stage

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Activities:

- Activity feed showing all interactions

- Log calls, emails, meetings

- Set reminders

>

Use React with a professional blue theme. Include sample data."

Troubleshooting

If Agent Mode stalls:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try a more specific prompt
  • Break the request into smaller chunks

If results aren't connected:

  • Add explicit relationship descriptions
  • Mention shared state or data
  • Reference features by name in other features

Agent Mode is how GenMB handles ambitious projects, with nothing to turn on. Start with a clear vision, and let the AI handle the complexity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Agent Mode and Standard Mode?▼
Standard Mode generates entire apps in one pass for simple projects. Agent Mode plans and builds step by step, self-correcting along the way, for complex multi-feature applications. You do not choose between them: GenMB decides by itself.
Do I need to turn on Agent Mode?▼
No. There is no toggle. GenMB uses Agent Mode by itself for big first requests: multi-page applications, complex state management, interconnected features, and projects with 5+ distinct features. Every chat edit after that runs the same build-and-check loop automatically.
Ambuj Agrawal

Ambuj Agrawal

Founder & CEO

Award-winning AI author and speaker. Building the future of app development at GenMB.

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