Operating Modes

Kompass is built around three working styles:

• Manual steering for direct, precise collaboration.
• Collaborative for shared planning and development.
• Autonomous for delegated execution with review checkpoints.

The same command and agent structure can support each mode without forcing one interaction pattern.

Manual steering

Use this when you want the tightest control.

• load context deliberately
• ask focused questions
• guide the implementation step by step

Collaborative

Use this when you want shared planning and execution.

• create plans together
• delegate focused implementation work
• review intermediate checkpoints before shipping

Autonomous

Use this when you want the agent to run further on its own.

• let navigator-style workflows orchestrate multiple phases
• rely on structured tools instead of ad-hoc context guessing
• review artifacts such as plans, tickets, and PRs at checkpoints