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Quick vs Refer

Two assist depths. Quick answers from model knowledge with no retrieval; Refer lets the Chief of Staff check, and recommend an expert or a service.

1 min read · Updated 18 September 2026

Quick

Brief answers from model knowledge. No retrieval tools. Use it for the questions you'd ask across a desk: a definition, a reminder, a rephrase. It is fast and it is not grounded — the answer card says QUICK so nobody mistakes it for a sourced claim.

Refer

Chief of Staff checks and may recommend an expert or service. The Chief of Staff reads the page, runs a light source check, and either answers with sources or shows a routing recommendation. Refer is the default for anything that will end up in a document.

Which to pick

You want Pick
A quick reminder of what AMNOG is Quick
A grounded paragraph for the dossier Refer
A specialist's judgement Refer → run the recommended consult
Three views on a strategy question Refer → run the panel

Where to switch

Click the path pill in the composer; the menu shows both options with their one-line descriptions and a check on the active one. The pill reads ⚡ Quick or Refer so the mode is visible before you type.