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# Sequential Mode: Deep Analysis

# Sequential Mode: Deep Analysis

> **Quick Answer:** Sequential is the default mode. AIs respond one after another, each seeing and building on previous responses. It produces the deepest, most compounding analysis.

## What You'll Learn

* How Sequential mode works
* The default response order and how to customize it
* When to use it (and when not to)
* How auto-recovery handles streaming drops
* How to get the best results

## How It Works

When you send a message in Sequential mode:

1. The first AI responds to your question
2. The second AI reads the first response and builds on it
3. This continues through all 5 AIs
4. Each AI sees everything that came before

The default order is **Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, GPT** - but you can customize this (see below).

Each AI receives:

* Your original message
* All previous AI responses in this turn
* The full conversation history

## Why the Order Matters

The sequence is designed for compounding value:

* **Early AIs** bring raw information and initial framing
* **Middle AIs** structure and analyze that information
* **Later AIs** synthesize, find gaps, and conclude

By the fifth response, you have layered intelligence that no single AI could produce.

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## Customizing AI Order

You control which AI responds first, second, third, fourth, and fifth.

1. Go to **Settings** then open the **Modes** tab
2. Drag AIs into your preferred sequence
3. Your custom order applies to all new Sequential conversations

You can also override the order per-session using @mentions. For example, typing `@Perplexity` followed by your message sends Perplexity first regardless of your saved order.

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## Auto-Recovery

If streaming drops mid-round - for example, an AI's response is interrupted - the system automatically resumes from where it left off. You don't need to re-send your prompt.

## When to Use Sequential Mode

Sequential is your best choice for:

| Use Case                     | Why Sequential Works                 |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Research                     | Each AI adds depth, sources compound |
| Complex decisions            | Multiple angles explored thoroughly  |
| Thorough analysis            | Nothing gets missed                  |
| First exploration of a topic | You don't know what you don't know   |
| Important questions          | Worth the extra time for quality     |

## When to Use a Different Mode

| Situation                  | Better Mode                   |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Need a quick answer        | Super Mind                    |
| Want arguments for/against | Debate                        |
| Testing idea strength      | Red Team                      |
| Know which AI you need     | Targeted (@mention)           |
| Time-sensitive             | Super Mind or single @mention |

## 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.

## 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:**

**First AI:** Current landscape - recent SOC 2 changes, what's trending in compliance tooling, any regulatory updates this quarter.

**Second AI:** Research - typical timelines, costs, success rates by company size, citations from compliance guides and case studies.

**Third AI:** Framework - step-by-step implementation plan, tool comparison matrix, decision tree for Type I vs Type II.

**Fourth AI:** Nuance - common pitfalls specific to 15-person teams, the healthcare overlay (HIPAA intersection), what auditors actually look for vs. what documentation says.

**Fifth AI:** 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Related Articles

* [How 5 AIs Work Together](/docs/ai-orchestration/how-orchestration-works/)
* [Super Mind Mode: Unified Synthesis](/docs/ai-orchestration/super-mind-mode/)
* [Debate Mode: Test Your Ideas](/docs/ai-orchestration/debate-mode/)
* [Red Team Mode: Find the Flaws](/docs/ai-orchestration/red-team-mode/)
* [Targeted Mode: You're the Conductor](/docs/ai-orchestration/targeted-orchestration/)

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