> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getdot.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getdot.ai/using-dot/energy-modes.md).

# Energy modes

Choose how much capability Dot uses for a question and switch modes in the app, Slack, Teams, or email.

Energy modes let you match Dot's capability and cost to the question:

* **Economy** — lighter on cost and a solid choice for everyday questions.
* **Balanced** — the default, with more depth when a question needs it.
* **Frontier** — the deepest reasoning for your most complex questions.

Your choice sticks to the conversation, so follow-up questions use the same mode. A new conversation starts with your workspace's default mode.

## Switch modes

In the Dot app, use the energy-mode selector next to the message box.

In Slack, Teams, or email, start your question with one of these shortcuts:

* `!e` or `!economy`
* `!b` or `!balanced`
* `!f` or `!frontier`

For example: `!f investigate why enterprise churn increased last quarter`.

While Dot is working in Slack, select the current mode in the progress header to reopen this guide.

Adding `go deep` or `ultrathink` to a question temporarily runs that one answer in Frontier without changing the conversation's saved mode.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your workspace may restrict mode selection or reserve a mode for certain groups. If you cannot select a mode, ask a workspace admin about your access.
{% endhint %}

## Workspace defaults

Admins can choose the default mode, decide whether people may override it, and control who can use each mode under **Settings → Advanced Settings → AI & Data Configuration**.

Higher modes can do more work and may use more [Agent Compute Credits](/train-dot/agent-compute-credits.md).