> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.event-pilot.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Planning Modes

> Choose between Guided and Expert mode to match how you like to plan events.

EventPilot's AI co-pilot works in two modes. Pick the one that fits your workflow — or switch between them at any time during a conversation.

## Guided vs Expert

|                          | Guided                                   | Expert                                                  |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Style**                | One question at a time                   | Bulk extraction from your description                   |
| **AI response**          | Short, focused follow-up questions       | Summary of what it knows + 3–5 prioritized open gaps    |
| **Best for**             | New event types, less familiar planning  | Experienced planners describing everything at once      |
| **Onboarding chips**     | Event type chips (Meeting, Tagung, etc.) | Action chips (Event Brief, To-Do List, Plan Event)      |
| **Confidence inference** | Conservative, asks before inferring      | Higher confidence, proactively infers industry defaults |

### Guided mode

The AI asks one focused question per turn, guiding you step by step through each planning section. It's context-aware — if you've already mentioned the date, it won't ask again. Good for anyone who prefers a structured conversation.

### Expert mode

Describe your event in as much detail as you want, all at once. The AI extracts everything it can, gives you a summary of confirmed and inferred details, then surfaces the most important remaining gaps. Ideal when you already know what you need and want to move fast.

## Set your default mode

You can save a default mode in your profile so EventPilot remembers your preference.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your profile">
    Click your avatar or name in the sidebar, then select **Profile**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Planning Mode">
    Scroll to the **Planning Mode** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a default">
    Select **Guided**, **Expert**, or **Always Ask**.

    * **Always Ask** shows a mode selection dialog each time you open an event.
    * **Guided** or **Expert** skips the dialog and uses your saved preference every time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to apply your preference.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Switch modes mid-conversation

You don't need to leave the chat to change modes. The **planning mode toggle** is always visible in the chat input bar. Click it to switch between Guided and Expert for the current conversation.

<Tip>
  Starting with Guided and switching to Expert once you've covered the basics is a great way to move quickly without missing important details.
</Tip>