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Task Mode

Task Mode is Agivar's "get it done" mode: you describe what you want, it figures out the steps itself, and then it actually operates your computer to make it happen.

A new conversation is in Task Mode by default (just don't toggle Teach).

How to use it​

Just say what you need — the more specific, the better. For example:

  • "Compress every .jpg larger than 5MB under D:\Photos\2024 to under 2MB, and back up the originals to an _orig subfolder."
  • "Open a browser, search Bilibili for '非十科技', open the first video, and give it 2 coins."
  • "Delete every row in this Excel file where column B is empty, and save it as cleaned.xlsx."

If it's just a simple question it can answer directly, it will — it won't use tools for the sake of using tools.

📷 Screenshot

Place a screenshot of "Task Mode running" here (static/img/task-mode-running.png), showing the task progress overlay and tool-call cards.

How it works​

  1. Plan first, then execute — at the start of a task it drafts a TODO plan (visible in the task progress overlay), then works through it, updating status after each step.
  2. Prefer the "lighter" approach — anything that can be done with ordinary tools, commands, or scripts, it won't do by clicking around. GUI operations (computer use) are the fallback.
  3. Turn deterministic batch work into scripts — for parts with a clear scope and goal, it tends to write a Python script (saved to a dated scripts folder under ~/.agivar/) and run it, rather than splitting it into many small operations.
  4. Consult the memory base before acting — before a GUI task, it checks the memory base for relevant platform know-how, rules, and terminology. That's exactly what Teach Mode accumulates. If an entry references a demo recording, it can ask targeted questions about details in that recording.
  5. Verify as it goes — before and after each step it observes the current state, confirming the action took effect and that things are moving toward the goal.

What you'll see​

  • Task progress overlay: the TODO list + progress + latest activity.
  • Tool-call cards: the input/result of each tool call, expandable.
  • GUI action highlights: an on-screen hint overlay during computer use; "Step N: done" in the chat area.
  • When the task is genuinely complete, a tray notification says "Task completed."

When it needs you to take over​

Some steps the AI can't do for you — it will stop, tell you, and switch the Send button to ▶ Continue:

  • needing to log into some account, enter a password;
  • needing to pass a CAPTCHA / SMS verification;
  • needing to grant a system permission;
  • any other step that must be done by you personally.

Once you've handled it, click ▶ Continue (no text needed) and it picks up where it left off.

Stop / Continue​

  • While a task runs, the Send button is ■ Stop — click it to abort the current response.
  • After a task is paused (waiting for you, or stopped by you), the Send button is ▶ Continue — click it to carry on, or type new instructions and send.

Want it to do better?​

Teach it your fixed workflows, platform rules, and personal preferences — see Teach Mode overview. Teach once; every related task benefits afterward.