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

# Coding and Work Modes

> Understand when to use Coding mode or Work mode in MiniMax Code.

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  MiniMax Code provides two modes with the same underlying Agent capabilities but different interface focus.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/agent-en/yEQNl2mVInzXN9Xt/images/code/modes-switch.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yEQNl2mVInzXN9Xt&q=85&s=e93ccd3d5932b1c6b5f72cf5e650cab8" alt="Coding and Work mode switch" className="code-screenshot" width="2800" height="1698" data-path="images/code/modes-switch.png" />

  ## Coding Mode

  Coding mode is designed for development tasks. It keeps project context, files, changes, terminal, and browser tools close at hand.

  Use it for:

  * Building features
  * Fixing bugs
  * Running tests and scripts
  * Reviewing diffs
  * Debugging web pages or generated HTML

  ## Work Mode

  Work mode is designed for tasks where you care more about progress and deliverables than development details.

  Use it for:

  * Document work
  * Research
  * Spreadsheet processing
  * Content creation
  * Everyday automation

  ## Which Should I Choose?

  | Scenario                                             | Recommended mode |
  | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
  | The Agent needs to read or edit a codebase           | Coding           |
  | You need terminal, files, changes, or browser panels | Coding           |
  | You mainly care about the final result               | Work             |
  | The task is complex but not code-heavy               | Work             |
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