MASTER YOUR AI COWORKER.

Choose Workspace and Connect AI

Select a workspace and complete a valid provider setup that is ready to send prompts.

#02

6 min

Send Your First Task

Send one successful prompt and understand where to read assistant output and tool activity.

#03

7 min

Understand Permissions and Safety

User knows which operations require explicit approval and how to review permissions before execution.

Safe Execution & Planning

#04

9 min

Choose the Right Agent Mode

User can switch between Execute and Plan modes based on task complexity and risk.

#05

Plan Mode and Staging Area

Stage multiple proposed operations in Plan mode without executing them.

#06

Review Diffs and Execute Safely

Review staged changes, understand undo/retry controls, and execute operations with confidence.

Guided Workflows

#07

Use Packs for Guided Workflows

Install a starter pack and complete the pack's START_HERE guided flow.

Daily Workflow

#08

Work with Files and Previews

User can preview files, understand file context, and navigate between chat and file views.

#09

View Logs and Console

Learn to view conversation logs and monitor LLM tool calls in the console for debugging and transparency.

#10

7 min

Model Selection and Provider Filtering

Switch between AI models and providers to optimize for speed, cost, or capability.

#11

Troubleshooting Common Blockers

Diagnose and fix common issues like timeouts, permission errors, and provider failures.

Advanced Features

#12

12 min

Advanced: Orchestration

Chain multiple tasks together in complex workflows with dependencies.

#13

Advanced: Skills

Extend Tandem's capabilities with custom skills and specialized behaviors.

#14

15 min

Advanced: Custom Modes

Create custom behavior profiles to restrict tools, append system prompts, and operationalize specific workflows.