Choose response mode and machine type

Joule's default settings are designed for everyday marketing work. Most new sessions can start with the default response mode and machine type, especially when you are drafting, planning, outlining, or asking Joule to revise existing work.

Use these controls when the job has a clear reason to change how Joule responds or how much workspace resource the session should use.

Response mode

Response mode controls the model and effort setting for the session.

The model choice affects the kind of assistant Joule uses. You may see Claude options and, when enabled for your organization, DeepSeek options. Availability can vary by workspace configuration.

The effort setting changes how much thinking time Joule applies:

• Low: quick replies with minimal thinking.
• Medium: balanced thinking time and the best default for most work.
• High: deeper analysis for tougher prompts, usually with slower replies.

Some models may use a fixed maximum effort. When that happens, Ampere shows the effective setting instead of letting you choose a separate effort level.

Machine type

Machine type controls the workspace resources available to the session. Use it when the work itself needs a lighter or heavier workspace.

Ampere currently shows these machine types:

• Small: drafting, planning, research, and content tasks.
• Medium: everyday marketing work and larger content workflows.
• Large: browser automation and video processing tasks.
• XL: demanding work and heavier processing.

Larger machine types provide more workspace resources. Choose them when the task needs that extra room, not as a default habit.

How to choose

Start with the defaults when the task is familiar, text-heavy, or exploratory. Examples include drafting copy, outlining a campaign, improving a post, summarizing notes, or asking Joule to plan the next step.

Consider raising effort when the prompt needs deeper reasoning, such as comparing options, synthesizing long source material, planning a multi-step campaign, or making a careful strategic recommendation.

Consider a larger machine type when the session is likely to use heavier workspace activity, such as browser automation, video processing, many files, or a more demanding generated asset workflow.

Set expectations

The right setting is not a fixed formula for output quality, completion time, or credit amount. It depends on the prompt, source material, tools involved, and the amount of work required.

If you are not sure, leave the defaults in place and write a clear first prompt. You can always start a smaller follow-up, ask Joule to revise, or begin a new session with different settings when the work calls for it.

Where to go next

For the full workspace tour, read Tour the Joule workspace. For first-session basics, read Your first Joule session. For credits, read How credits work.