# Pack Modes

This page helps you pick the right `pack.mode`.

## `auto`

Good if you want DawnCosmetics to handle most of the helper stuff for you.

Use this when you want the normal DawnCosmetics pack path.

## `manual`

Good if you still want the DawnCosmetics pack path, but want tighter control over your own files and mappings.

## `polymer`

Good if your server uses Polymer and you want DawnCosmetics to register and serve Polymer cosmetic items.

## Fast Pick

* Pick `auto` if:
  * you want the easiest normal setup
* Pick `manual` if:
  * you know exactly how you want to manage your pack files
* Pick `polymer` if:
  * your server uses Polymer
  * you want item ids like `dawncosmetics:pikachu_hat`

## Good To Know

* `pack.layout` works with all three modes
* `pack.paths.source_root` still matters in all three modes
* `assets/items.json` is still useful for generated mappings
* Polymer mode is not using an old separate `polymer` config block


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://dawnshade.gitbook.io/dawnshade-docs/docs/dawn-cosmetics/summary/troubleshooting/pack-modes.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.