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How to Use Party Mode

Use Party Mode to get multi-agent feedback on any artifact or decision point in the DLC.

Prerequisites

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When to Use

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  • Evaluating an ARC for blind spots
  • Getting multi-perspective feedback on bolt specs
  • Any point where you want more than one expert opinion

How It Works

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Option 1: Direct Invocation

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You’ll be asked what you want to discuss. Provide context — the more specific, the better:

“Review this ARC for our password reset feature. I’m concerned about the security constraints — are they sufficient?”

Option 2: Via Collaboration Menu

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After any content-generating step, choose P from the A/P/C menu. The current artifact is automatically provided as context.

What Happens in a Roundtable

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Party Mode brings relevant agents into a discussion. Each agent responds in character with their domain expertise:

  • 🎯 Clara (PI) focuses on intent alignment and stakeholder needs
  • 🏗️ Julian (SA) evaluates architecture and constraints
  • ⚡ Marcus (Dev) assesses implementability and practical concerns
  • 🔍 Vera (QA) checks for testing gaps and compliance risks
  • 📝 Tullia (Tech Writer) reviews clarity and documentation quality
  • 📊 Livia (Analyst) provides business and research context

Not all agents participate in every roundtable — CAT selects the relevant ones based on the topic.

Accepting or Rejecting Changes

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After the roundtable:

“Accept these changes? (y/n)”

  • Yes — The suggested improvements are incorporated into the artifact
  • No — The original artifact is preserved as-is

You can also selectively accept changes by saying: “Accept Julian’s and Vera’s suggestions but keep the original scope from Clara’s perspective.”

Tips for Effective Party Mode

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  1. Be specific about what you want reviewed. “Review my ARC” is less useful than “Review my ARC’s security constraints for a payment integration.”

  2. Use it at phase transitions. Before moving from Intent to Architecture, or Architecture to Construction, a roundtable catches issues early.

  3. Don’t overuse it. Party Mode adds depth but also time. Use it for high-stakes decisions, not every minor artifact.

See Also: Use Advanced Elicitation · Agent Reference · Getting Started