# strata19.get_mode
URL: /documentation/reference/tools/get_mode



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## What it does [#what-it-does]

Read the current audience mode for this bound project (`builder` or `engineer`). Returns the persisted value, or `builder` as the safe default if `strata19.set_mode` was never called.

## When to use it [#when-to-use-it]

**Use when:** "what mode am I in" · "plain-language mode or full technical detail" · "builder or engineer mode"

**Also use when:** before composing output for the user, or before suggesting `strata19.set_mode` so it can name the OTHER mode

## When not to use it [#when-not-to-use-it]

you want to CHANGE the mode — use `strata19.set_mode`

## Availability [#availability]

|           |                            |
| --------- | -------------------------- |
| Tier      | Requires a human surface   |
| Lifecycle | Live                       |
| Taught by | `strata19-project-context` |