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METHODOLOGIE

Plan mode

An agent operating mode that separates planning from execution: the agent first proposes a step-by-step plan for a human to review and approve, and only then carries it out. It reduces wasted or unsafe actions on complex tasks by front-loading intent and human oversight before any change is made.

Origin

Popularized by agent coding tools that separate an approved plan from its execution.

activation
Shift+Tab in Claude Code
description
Keeps all tools + system message instead of swapping tools
definition
Non-execution mode for planning and codebase research
effect
Doubles or triples the success rate on complex tasks
usage
Prior planning before complex implementation

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