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

# Max Mode

> Unlock maximum intelligence with the best coding agent Mocha has to offer

## Overview

Max Mode gives you access to Claude's most powerful Opus family of models for handling your most complex development challenges.

Max Mode is "greedy" — it optimizes for maximum intelligence at the expense of speed and cost. When you're facing a difficult problem that requires sophisticated reasoning, Max Mode can help you get it right the first time.

<Note>
  Max Mode is available on all Mocha tiers, including Default.
</Note>

## When to Use Max Mode

Max Mode shines when you're working on tasks that require deeper reasoning and more nuanced understanding:

### Complex Third-Party Integrations

APIs, webhooks, and services that require careful coordination and error handling.

### Sophisticated UI/UX Designs

Nuanced layouts, animations, and interactions that need thoughtful implementation.

### Advanced Business Logic

Role-based access control, multi-step workflows, and complex state management.

### Challenging Debugging

Tricky bugs that require understanding multiple parts of your codebase at once.

### Quality Over Speed

If you prioritize the highest quality output and aren't sensitive to credit cost, Max Mode delivers the best results Mocha can offer.

## How to Enable

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Mode Dropdown">
    Find the dropdown menu next to the chat input field
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Max Mode">
    Choose "Max Mode" from the available options
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Building">
    Send your prompt and let the most powerful model tackle your challenge
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame caption="Select Max Mode from the dropdown next to the chat input">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mocha-47857bf6/rmMd9-fHKqjnKk7M/images/max-mode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rmMd9-fHKqjnKk7M&q=85&s=77cac02b4ac90ade67ab68f454712e69" width="850" height="650" data-path="images/max-mode.png" />
</Frame>

## Credits & Cost

Max Mode uses more credits per request than the default mode — typically 20% to 200% more depending on the complexity of your request.

However, Max Mode can actually save you credits on complex tasks:

* **Fewer iterations**: Better reasoning means getting things right the first time
* **Less debugging**: More intelligent code generation leads to fewer bugs
* **More reusable code**: Higher quality output that you won't need to rewrite

<Warning>
  Switching between Max Mode and default mode during a session resets Mocha's caching system. For the most economical usage, try to stay consistent with one mode throughout a session.
</Warning>

## Best Practices

1. **Start with default mode** for routine tasks and simple modifications
2. **Switch to Max Mode** when you hit a wall or need sophisticated reasoning
3. **Stay consistent** within a session to preserve caching benefits
4. **Be specific** in your prompts — Max Mode excels when given detailed context about complex requirements