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Glossary: Multi-Agent Systems

AGENT_MODE

Also written: auto, live, fake, AGENT_WAIT

An environment variable that sets how `ask()` gets replies: `auto` replays a saved reply or calls Claude and saves it, `live` always calls Claude, and `fake` uses a rule-based stand-in model. `AGENT_WAIT=0` makes replays instant.

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Related terms

ask() / aask()