Plan mode

A mode in which Claude only reads and proposes a plan, without changing anything. You correct it before the work starts.

How it appears in the course

Plan — you switch to “plan mode” and ask it for a plan. Claude only proposes, it doesn’t write code.
What are the four basic steps? · Module 04, The working method, step by step
In plan mode (Shift+Tab) Claude only proposes. You correct the plan before the code.
Key takeaways · Module 04, The working method, step by step
Try it: start in plan mode and ask for a change. Claude only proposes, it changes nothing.
How often does Claude ask you? (the permission modes) · Module 03, Permissions: what Claude may do

Where you learn it

In module 04 · The working method, step by step, in the Claude Code for Beginners course.

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