> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lumi-ai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lumi-ai.com/product-features/chat/show-thinking-hide-thinking.md). # Show Thinking / Hide Thinking ### Show Thinking By enabling **Show Thinking**, you can peek into the mind of Lumi AI and see how it works through a particular problem in more detail. The iterative problem-solving approach is represented in blocks; below are some aspects to highlight * **Adaptive, not linear:** The blocks don’t represent a fixed sequence. Lumi may revisit earlier steps — clarifying intent, pulling in new context, or retrying reasoning — before moving forward. * **Transparent:** Each block can expand to reveal more about the reasoning behind Lumi’s decisions. * **Trust-building:** By showing *how* Lumi works through a problem, Show Thinking builds confidence in the quality of the final result. To enable Show Thinking mode, the user just has to enable the feature as seen in the screenshot below:

After entering a specific prompt, The cues will update as Lumi works—no extra action required until the result is delivered. ### Hide Thinking **Hide Thinking** gives users a **visual cue** of where their request currently sits within Lumi AI’s dynamic reasoning loop—without exposing every underlying step. It’s a lightweight way to track progress at a glance.

\ *Note: Many of Lumi AI’s recursive steps—such as error handling, re-checking context, or refining partial answers—happen silently in the background. These adjustments ensure the final response is accurate and complete, without requiring user intervention.*