Reasoning Mode: Control How Much the AI Explains

2026-01-15 · New

Building on our AI Thinking feature, you can now control whether the AI explains its reasoning or just gives you the answer.

What's New

A new Reasoning Mode toggle in your settings lets you choose:

Show reasoning - See how the AI works through your question before responding Just the answer - Get direct responses without the thinking process

Why We Built This

Some people love seeing the AI's thought process—it builds trust and helps them learn. Others find it distracting when they just want guidance.

We built this because coaching is personal, and how you receive information matters as much as what you receive.

How to Use It

Go to Settings or use the toggle in your coaching interface Choose your preference - reasoning on or off Try both modes - see which feels right for different types of questions

Your preference saves automatically and applies to all future sessions.

When to Use Each Mode

Reasoning ON is great for: Complex decisions where you want to see the logic Learning how to think through problems yourself Building trust with your AI coach

Reasoning OFF is great for: Quick check-ins and simple questions When you're in a hurry When you already trust the process and just want the insight

What's Next

We're exploring context-aware reasoning—where the AI knows when to show its work and when to be concise. For now, you decide.

Shipped by the IX Coach team. Questions? Reach out at founder@ixcoach.com