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Council, Research and Python
Winston has four modes, chosen with the switch at the top of the chat. Chat is for everyday questions. Council puts your question to Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT separately and gives you one verdict. Research plans an investigation, searches the web on several fronts at once and writes a report with sources. Python writes, explains and fixes code, and can run examples in your browser.
How it works
What you can do here
- Council: get one verdict from several AI advisers, with where they agree and differ
- Research: a sourced report on any topic, in a few minutes
- Python: write, explain or fix code, attach data files, and run examples
1. Council: for big decisions
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Choose Council
Press Council in the mode switch. The box asks: What decision shall the council weigh?
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Describe the decision
Give the options and what matters to you, for example "Should I hire a salesperson or spend $4,000 a month on ads?"
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Wait while they confer
Winston shows who he's consulting. Each adviser answers on its own, using web search where facts matter.
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Read the verdict
Winston opens with his recommendation, then Where they agree and Where they differ, naming which view he sides with and why. Each adviser's full answer follows below.
Council uses every AI engine connected under Integrations. With only one connected, Winston answers on his own.
2. Research: for facts you can trust
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Choose Research
The box asks: What shall I research?
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Ask a clear question
For example "What do HVAC companies in Ohio charge for a maintenance plan?"
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Let it run
Winston plans the research, searches several angles at once and writes a report. It takes a few minutes.
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Check the sources
The report lists its sources so you can open and check them.
3. Python: for code and data
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Choose Python
The box asks you to describe the Python you need, or paste code to fix.
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Attach data if needed
Attach a spreadsheet exported as CSV, or a code file.
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Run the example
Winston's Python examples can be run right in your browser to see the result.
Try it yourself
Doing is the fastest way to learn. Open the tab and try these:
- Ask the Council a real decision you're weighing this month.
- Run a Research question about your competitors' prices.
Common questions
Which mode should I use?
Chat for most things. Council when the decision is expensive to get wrong. Research when you need current facts from the web.