Module 3 Modes

• AI acts immediately on your prompts
• Asks permission for risky operations
• Best for: quick tasks, debugging, exploring code
• 80% of your time will be here

Plan Mode (Shift+Tab or /plan)

• AI creates a step-by-step plan FIRST
• You review and approve before execution
• Best for: complex refactoring, architecture changes, risky operations
• Key insight: Use this when mistakes are expensive

Autopilot Mode (experimental, /experimental)

• AI acts without asking for confirmation
• Best for: trusted environments, long-running tasks
• Use with caution — pair with /allow-all or --yolo

Mode Comparison

Teaching point: The right mode at the right time = 10x productivity.