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Adjusting Tool Output Verbosity

Response Styles customize how tool interactions are displayed in the Goose Desktop chat window.

To change this setting:

  1. Click the menu icon in the top right corner.
  2. Select Advanced Settings from the menu.
  3. Under Response Styles, select either Detailed or Concise.
  • Concise (Default)

    • Tool calls are collapsed by default
    • Shows only which tool Goose used
    • Best for users focusing on results rather than technical details
  • Detailed

    • Tool calls are expanded by default
    • Shows the details of tool calls and their responses
    • Best for debugging or learning how Goose works

This setting only affects the default state of tool calls in the conversation. You can always manually expand or collapse any tool call regardless of your chosen style.