Just like GPT5 got rid of the model picker (well, kinda) I wonder if we’ll be able to get to modes like this in more of a CLI/command structure. Like can you just say, ‘switch to study mode’? I saw a post that you can pick personalities in ChatGPT now but that’s another config buried in menus. The conversational abilities of these models are what make them so compelling so it feels like the speeds & feeds config should be done the same way (and maybe you’ll tell me they already can!)
Exactly. In my testing so far, the only features ChatGPT reliably triggers by itself is "Canvas" (if you say "output this in Canvas," it'll create that standalone sidebar) and "Tasks (if you e.g. ask it to do something in X minutes and email you, it'll create a corresponding task). But stuff like Agent Mode and Study Mode can only be enabled manually, thus far.
Fully agree that it'd make ChatGPT (especially in voice mode) that much more useful if you didn't have to fiddle with controls and simply let ChatGPT pick the tools intuitively.
Nah, haven't tried them. I already have pretty robust custom instructions set up from well before this update, so I haven't felt the need to override it with the personality triggers. Also, this honestly feels more like a gimmick than a useful feature and nothing that you can't simply replicate with prompting.
no, and I'm with you - that's one thing that inline directions works on but it's not sticky. If I say stop being so verbose it goes back to being a chatty Kathy in a new chat. I just turned on Robot; because the one thing I can't seem to stop is the constant offers of followup.
Sounds like that should be fixable with a custom instruction that simply asks to never offer any follow-up suggestions or questions unless explicitly asked for. Custom instructions work across all chats unlike in-char prompting.
Loved the analysis thank you for trying it out! Curious when would you recommend switching to the study mode in general?
I have always been a fan of Claude against the other models, but I am still waiting for it to improve it's voice mode. Besides, its usage limit and the five hours refresh has created a lot of frustration for me..
I'd say study mode is best for when you care as much (or more) about the process of getting the answer as for the answer itself. If it's just a quick lookup like "Who was that guy in that movie?", study mode is overkill, but if you want to internalize some concepts and truly understand the subject, I'd try study mode that puts you through the guided learning process.
Same, I really like Claude's "personality," although I must say GPT-4o has caught up over time. But Anthropic has typically been the last major player to implement stuff like voice mode, web search, etc. As for the limit, are you on a free plan? I also ran into message caps all the time, but I hear the paid plans are more generous (never had one for Claude, though).
I am already on Claude Pro, but I still runs out of credits really soon especially when i) I use Opus4.1 or the voice mode, so I was always cut of in the process of working through my task. I guess they wanted to push users to the Max plan but the price is too steep haha.
Just like GPT5 got rid of the model picker (well, kinda) I wonder if we’ll be able to get to modes like this in more of a CLI/command structure. Like can you just say, ‘switch to study mode’? I saw a post that you can pick personalities in ChatGPT now but that’s another config buried in menus. The conversational abilities of these models are what make them so compelling so it feels like the speeds & feeds config should be done the same way (and maybe you’ll tell me they already can!)
Exactly. In my testing so far, the only features ChatGPT reliably triggers by itself is "Canvas" (if you say "output this in Canvas," it'll create that standalone sidebar) and "Tasks (if you e.g. ask it to do something in X minutes and email you, it'll create a corresponding task). But stuff like Agent Mode and Study Mode can only be enabled manually, thus far.
Fully agree that it'd make ChatGPT (especially in voice mode) that much more useful if you didn't have to fiddle with controls and simply let ChatGPT pick the tools intuitively.
lame, be better ChatGPT!
Have you tried any of it's new personalities? Default (Cheerful and adaptive!), Cynic, Robot, Listener & Nerd? I'm scared.
Nah, haven't tried them. I already have pretty robust custom instructions set up from well before this update, so I haven't felt the need to override it with the personality triggers. Also, this honestly feels more like a gimmick than a useful feature and nothing that you can't simply replicate with prompting.
How about you?
no, and I'm with you - that's one thing that inline directions works on but it's not sticky. If I say stop being so verbose it goes back to being a chatty Kathy in a new chat. I just turned on Robot; because the one thing I can't seem to stop is the constant offers of followup.
Sounds like that should be fixable with a custom instruction that simply asks to never offer any follow-up suggestions or questions unless explicitly asked for. Custom instructions work across all chats unlike in-char prompting.
Loved the analysis thank you for trying it out! Curious when would you recommend switching to the study mode in general?
I have always been a fan of Claude against the other models, but I am still waiting for it to improve it's voice mode. Besides, its usage limit and the five hours refresh has created a lot of frustration for me..
I'd say study mode is best for when you care as much (or more) about the process of getting the answer as for the answer itself. If it's just a quick lookup like "Who was that guy in that movie?", study mode is overkill, but if you want to internalize some concepts and truly understand the subject, I'd try study mode that puts you through the guided learning process.
Same, I really like Claude's "personality," although I must say GPT-4o has caught up over time. But Anthropic has typically been the last major player to implement stuff like voice mode, web search, etc. As for the limit, are you on a free plan? I also ran into message caps all the time, but I hear the paid plans are more generous (never had one for Claude, though).
I am already on Claude Pro, but I still runs out of credits really soon especially when i) I use Opus4.1 or the voice mode, so I was always cut of in the process of working through my task. I guess they wanted to push users to the Max plan but the price is too steep haha.
Oh damn, that's rough! Yeah those Claude Max plans (and ChatGPT Pro) are definitely not for us average Joes.