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Using plan mode

In plan mode, Proto investigates first and presents a step-by-step plan. Nothing changes until you approve it.

Proto guide 1 min read Article 3 of 10 in Working with Proto

On this page

  1. Start plan mode
  2. Review the plan
  3. Plan status

Working with Proto

  1. Writing effective requests
  2. Work modes overview
  3. Using plan mode
  4. Using uninterrupted mode
  5. Goals and todos
  6. Structured questions and follow-up buttons
  7. Managing threads and sessions
  8. Attaching files
  9. Stopping a running task
  10. Background tasks

Start plan mode

Ask for it in plain language, for example “Plan this first” or “Show me the plan before you build anything.” Proto may also switch to plan mode on its own before a larger implementation task.

Review the plan

When the plan is ready, a Review Plan card asks “Ready to implement?” and shows two buttons:

ButtonWhat happens
Implement planProto starts carrying out the plan.
Request changesA feedback box opens. Describe what to change and click Send revision, or click Cancel to go back. Proto revises the plan and asks again.

If you don’t want to go ahead, don’t implement the plan. Tell Proto what you’d like instead.

Review Plan card
Review Plan card

Plan status

StatusMeaning
Pending approvalThe plan is waiting for you.
Changes requestedYou asked for revisions.
Approved · ImplementingProto is carrying out the plan.
ImplementedThe plan is done.
Implementation stoppedWork stopped before the plan finished.

Tip: Type /plan to reopen the latest plan at any time.

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Reviewing and approving plans For larger tasks, Proto shows you the plan first. You implement it or ask for changes.Work modes overview Proto has five ways of working. Pick the one that matches how much you want to be involved.Goals and todos Todos track the steps of the current task. A goal tracks a larger objective that can take several runs to finish.

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