Shift+Tab into Plan Mode for risky changes
Plan Mode lets Claude read freely but blocks writes — perfect for discussing approach before any file is touched.
- Type: Prompt
- Tags: Coding Agent Hacks, Intermediate, Claude Code
- Updated: 2026-10-01
Prompt
Plan Mode lets Claude read freely but blocks writes — perfect for discussing approach before any file is touched. Press Shift+Tab to cycle into Plan Mode. The agent can Read, Grep, and run safe Bash but can't Edit or Write. You get a plan you can approve, redirect, or throw out — without unwinding half-applied changes. Use it for refactors, migrations, or any task where 'measure twice' matters. Implementation example: # Toggle modes (Shift+Tab cycles) 1. Default — full tools 2. Auto-accept — skips approvals on allowed tools 3. Plan Mode — read-only until you approve
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