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Project and Chat modes

Each project in CodeBanana has a corresponding group chat that supports three distinct chat modes for different collaboration needs.

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Chat modes

Every project group chat includes three modes:

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Team agent

Team Agent mode is designed for shared, controlled collaboration with AI in a team environment. Instead of each individual interacting with a separate assistant, the team works with a single, project-level agent that operates on a shared codebase, shared context, and shared objectives. This mode ensures that AI-driven changes remain visible, coordinated, and aligned across the entire team.
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What is Team Agent

Team Agent is a centralized AI collaborator for the project:
  • Operates on the entire project context (repo, files, discussions, history)
  • Acts as a shared execution layer for coding, refactoring, debugging, and task automation
  • Ensures all AI-generated changes are transparent and traceable within the team workspace
Unlike personal AI tools, Team Agent is not private. Every interaction contributes to the collective project state.

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Collaboration

To maintain consistency and avoid conflicts, Team Agent follows a controlled interaction model:
  • Only one team member can interact with the agent at a time. By default, interaction with the Team Agent is restricted to the project owner
  • When other members want to use the Team Agent:
    • They must request access from the owner
    • Once approved, only that member is granted interaction rights with the agent
    • During this period, all other members do not have access until control is reassigned
  • During an active session:
    • The agent executes tasks based on the current user’s instructions
    • All changes are immediately visible to the team
  • Usage is attributed to the project owner
This model ensures that AI actions are sequential, reviewable, and non-conflicting, similar to a “single writer” system in collaborative editing.
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Agent Modes

Agent Modes define how the agent interacts with your project, from read-only assistance to direct code execution.
  • Ask-only Read-only mode. The agent answers questions and provides guidance without modifying any files.
  • Coding Execution mode. The agent can directly write and edit code within the project.
  • CodeBanana (Optimized Model) Enhanced for project-level tasks such as development, environment handling, and deployment. More capable, but may consume additional tokens.
  • Claude Code (Native Model) Faster and more lightweight. Requires more explicit prompting and user guidance.
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My agent

My Agent mode provides personal AI assistance within the project, allowing users to work independently without affecting the shared workflow. What is My Agent A private, user-level agent that operates outside of the Team Agent. It is designed for:
  • Asking questions
  • Planning tasks
  • Exploring ideas All interactions are isolated from the team’s active workflow.
  • Usage Characteristics
    • Primarily operates in ask mode (read-only)
    • Can be used in parallel with Team Agent sessions
    • Does not modify the shared project
    • Usage is charged to the individual user, not the project owner
    • Follows the user’s personal plan or usage-based billing
My Agent enables users to stay productive individually, while keeping the team-level collaboration structured and conflict-free.
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Discussion

Discussion mode is a team-wide communication space designed for open collaboration without AI intervention. What is Discussion
  • A shared chat channel where team members can discuss ideas, align on requirements, and coordinate work.
  • It serves as the human layer of collaboration, separate from agent-driven execution.
Usage Characteristics
  • All members can participate freely
  • Supports real-time discussions, feedback, and decision-making
  • Conversations are visible to the entire team and remain part of the project context
Agent Involvement
  • No agent is involved in this mode
  • No code execution or automated actions are triggered
Discussion mode ensures teams have a dedicated space for clear communication and alignment, complementing the structured workflows of agent-based collaboration.
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