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What You’ll Learn

  • How Sequential mode works
  • The response order and why it matters
  • When to use it (and when not to)
  • How to get the best results

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How It Works

When you send a message in Sequential mode:
  1. Grok responds first - current events, real-time awareness, social context
  2. Perplexity responds second - research, citations, factual grounding
  3. GPT-5.2 responds third - logical structure, technical analysis, frameworks
  4. Claude responds fourth - nuance, edge cases, clear synthesis
  5. Gemini responds fifth - big picture, connects all themes, comprehensive wrap-up
Each AI receives:
  • Your original message
  • All previous AI responses in this turn
  • The full conversation history

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Why the Order Matters

The sequence is designed for compounding value:
  • Early AIs (Grok, Perplexity) bring raw information and data
  • Middle AIs (GPT-5.2) structure and analyze that information
  • Later AIs (Claude, Gemini) synthesize, find gaps, and conclude
By the fifth response, you have layered intelligence that no single AI could produce.

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When to Use Sequential Mode

Sequential is your best choice for:
Use CaseWhy Sequential Works
ResearchEach AI adds depth, sources compound
Complex decisionsMultiple angles explored thoroughly
Thorough analysisNothing gets missed
First exploration of a topicYou don’t know what you don’t know
Important questionsWorth the extra time for quality

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When to Use a Different Mode

SituationBetter Mode
Need a quick answerFusion
Want arguments for/againstDebate
Testing idea strengthRed Team
Know which AI you needTargeted (@mention)
Time-sensitiveFusion or single @mention

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Timing

A full Sequential round takes 50-100 seconds depending on:
  • Question complexity
  • Response length settings (Concise/Normal/Detailed)
  • Whether deep thinking is enabled
This is longer than a single AI, but the output quality justifies it for important questions.

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Example

Your message: 
What's the best approach for a 15-person startup to implement
SOC 2 compliance? We're B2B SaaS with healthcare customers.
What you get: Grok: Current landscape - recent SOC 2 changes, what’s trending in compliance tooling, any regulatory updates this quarter. Perplexity: Research - typical timelines, costs, success rates by company size, citations from compliance guides and case studies. GPT-5.2: Framework - step-by-step implementation plan, tool comparison matrix, decision tree for Type I vs Type II. Claude: Nuance - common pitfalls specific to 15-person teams, the healthcare overlay (HIPAA intersection), what auditors actually look for vs. what documentation says. Gemini: Synthesis - connects all points, prioritized action plan, timeline with milestones, how this fits into your broader security posture. Result: A comprehensive SOC 2 roadmap you couldn’t get from any single source.

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Tips for Best Results

  • Be specific in your first message. “Help with compliance” gives generic answers. “SOC 2 for a 15-person healthcare SaaS” gives actionable ones.
  • Let the full round complete. Don’t stop after the third AI - the later responses often have the most synthesized value.
  • Use follow-ups after round 1. Pick the most interesting angle and dig deeper: “Tell me more about the timeline Claude mentioned.”
  • Combine with @mentions in round 2. After seeing all perspectives, target the most relevant AI for deeper exploration.
  • Try response detail modes. Switch between Concise, Normal, and Detailed to control depth per round.

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Deep Thinking in Sequential Mode

When deep thinking is enabled, each AI spends more time reasoning before responding. This means:
  • Responses are more thoughtful and considered
  • The sequence takes longer (2-3 minutes total)
  • Quality increases significantly for complex questions
Best used for: High-stakes decisions, complex analysis, questions where surface-level thinking would miss important dimensions.

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