Frequently Asked QuestionsFeedbackFind answers to common questions about IBM Bob and Bob Shell.Copy MarkdownGeneralWhat is Bob?How does Bob work?What can Bob do?What are the risks of using Bob?Can I choose which model Bob uses?Does IBM collect data from my prompts?UsageHow do I start a new task?How do I switch between modes?What are tools and how do I use them?What are context mentions?Can Bob run commands in my terminal?How do I provide feedback to Bob?Can I customize Bob's behavior?Does Bob have any auto approval settings?Advanced featuresWhat is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?Can I create my own MCP servers?TroubleshootingHelp! I'm getting an error.Bob isn't responding. What should I do?My Bob panel is in the wrong place. How do I move it?Bob made changes I didn't want. How do I undo them?How is this topic?GoodBadChangelogLearn about version-specific updates for Bob Shell.InstallingYou can install Bob Shell with an installation script or your package manager.