/**
 * Application Mode Detection and Management System
 *
 * This module provides utilities for detecting and managing different application modes:
 * - HTTP: Only HTTP server (no workers/schedulers)
 * - WORKER: Only background workers and schedulers (no HTTP server)
 * - HYBRID: Both HTTP server and workers (default)
 */
export declare enum ApplicationMode {
    HTTP = "http",
    WORKER = "worker",
    HYBRID = "hybrid"
}
/**
 * Get the current application mode from environment variables
 * Supports both APP_MODE and MODE environment variables
 *
 * @returns The current application mode
 */
export declare function getApplicationMode(): ApplicationMode;
/**
 * Check if the current mode should process queues and scheduled tasks
 *
 * @returns True if workers should be registered
 */
export declare function shouldProcessQueues(): boolean;
/**
 * Check if the current mode should start HTTP server
 *
 * @returns True if HTTP server should be started
 */
export declare function shouldStartHttpServer(): boolean;
/**
 * Check if running in HTTP-only mode
 *
 * @returns True if running in HTTP-only mode
 */
export declare function isHttpMode(): boolean;
/**
 * Check if running in Worker-only mode
 *
 * @returns True if running in Worker-only mode
 */
export declare function isWorkerMode(): boolean;
/**
 * Check if running in Hybrid mode
 *
 * @returns True if running in Hybrid mode
 */
export declare function isHybridMode(): boolean;
/**
 * Get a human-readable description of the current mode
 *
 * @returns Description of the current mode
 */
export declare function getModeDescription(): string;