Introducing Work Mode: An AI That Gets Things Done
Today we are shipping a major upgrade to Chatbox on desktop — Work Mode. It turns the AI from something that gives advice into something that actually does the work: running code, reading and writing files, calling tools, querying knowledge bases, and finishing tasks that take many steps.
One click, from talking to doing
A new robot icon on the input box is the mode switch. Chat Mode is great for Q&A, writing, and translation; switch to Work Mode and the AI gets a full toolset.
It thinks, acts, then thinks again
In Work Mode the AI runs a loop: think about what to do, call a tool, read the result, decide the next step — until the task is done. Every step shows up live in the reply, fully visible and under your control.
// node: parse CSV, sum revenue per month
const byMonth = groupSum(parse(csv), 'month', 'revenue')Everything in one panel
Open the robot icon and every capability is right there: web search, code execution, plus extensions like Skills, MCP, knowledge bases, and a working directory — toggle what you need.
Full capability, rigorous and precise. Built for multi-step tasks.
Not sure which to use? Let it decide
Turn on Smart Switching, and when a message is better handled hands-on, the AI shows a suggestion card — you decide with one click. It never gets in the way of everyday chat.
You stay in control
Before running commands or changing real files, Work Mode asks for your consent; code runs in a local sandbox; long tasks pause every 25 steps so you can check direction. Safety comes first.
Try it now
Work Mode is live in Chatbox on desktop (Windows / macOS / Linux) with any tool-capable model. Want the details on every setting? Read our complete guide.