Chat modes

Mode	Edits?	Best for
Agent	Yes	Implement features, run commands
Ask	No	Explain code, answer questions
Plan	No	Produce an implementation plan
Debug	No file edits	Reproduce bugs with evidence
Multitask	Yes	Parallel research / worktrees

Mentions and context

• Type @ to attach files, folders, or docs from .elcro/docs.
• Ctrl/Cmd+L adds the current selection to chat.
• Open editors and workspace roots are summarized in the system prompt.

Tool approvals

When the agent wants to edit files, run the terminal, drive the browser, or call MCP tools, Elcro may pause for approval unless you enabled auto-approve under Tools & MCPs.

Context meter

The chat UI shows approximate context usage so you can see when long threads approach the model window. Prefer a new chat (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+L) when the meter is high.