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Discuss Mode is always free. Switch to it any time you want to think through your app, ask questions, or get advice without worrying about credit usage.
Discuss Mode uses the same advanced AI as Build Mode — it just doesn’t modify your code. It’s like having a senior developer on call for free.

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When to Use Discuss Mode

  • Before building a complex feature — plan the approach before writing any code
  • When you’re stuck — describe the problem and ask for suggestions
  • To understand your code — “What does this API route do?” or “How is authentication currently set up?”
  • For product decisions — “Should I use a modal or a separate page for this form?”
  • To estimate complexity — “How hard would it be to add real-time notifications?”

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Example Conversations

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Planning a Feature

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Understanding Your Code

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Getting Architecture Advice

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Switching Between Modes

Toggle between Build Mode and Discuss Mode using the mode selector in the chat panel. Your conversation history is preserved when you switch.
A common pattern: use Discuss Mode to plan your next 3-5 features, get Fabricate’s recommendations on ordering and approach, then switch to Build Mode to execute them one by one.

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What Discuss Mode Can’t Do

Discuss Mode cannot make changes to your code. It can provide instructions, write code snippets as suggestions, and explain concepts — but to actually modify your app, you need to switch to Build Mode.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Discuss Mode messages do not consume any credits, regardless of how long the conversation is.
Yes. The AI can read your current codebase in Discuss Mode, so it can answer specific questions about your app and give contextually accurate advice.
It can show you code examples and suggestions in the chat, but it won’t apply them to your app. Switch to Build Mode to make actual changes.
No. There is no limit on the number of Discuss Mode messages.