Enhanced Agent Modes

Provides three modes—Explore (read-only), Plan (analyze before acting), and Verify (check results)—plus feature flags to toggle capabilities dynamically.

Three working modes: Explore (read-only), Plan (think before act), Verify (check results). Plus feature flags for toggling capabilities.

Inspired by Claude Code source leak analysis (v2.1.88)

Installation

npx clawhub install enhanced-modes
# or
npx clawhub install <this-skill-repo>

Quick Reference

Command	Function
/mode explore	Switch to read-only exploration mode
/mode plan	Switch to planning mode (think before acting)
/mode verify	Switch to verification mode (check after doing)
/mode normal	Return to normal mode
/features	Show available feature flags
/features enable <name>	Enable a feature
/features disable <name>	Disable a feature

Explore Mode

When user types /mode explore or asks to "search only":

1. System prompt: "You are in EXPLORE MODE - READ ONLY. Do NOT modify any files. Do NOT execute commands that change state."
2. Tool restrictions:
   • ✅ READ: FileRead, Glob, Grep, WebFetch
   • ❌ DENY: FileWrite, FileEdit, Bash, exec
3. Response format: Provide findings as analysis, not actions
4. Exit: User says "exit explore" or /mode normal

Plan Mode

When user types /mode plan or asks to "plan first":

1. System prompt: "You are in PLAN MODE - Think before acting. Analyze the request, consider approaches, then present a plan before executing."
2. Behavior:
   • Analyze request thoroughly
   • Consider 2-3 alternative approaches
   • Present pros/cons of each
   • Wait for user approval before executing
3. Exit: User approves plan or says "exit plan" or /mode normal

Verify Mode

When user types /mode verify or asks to "verify results":

1. System prompt: "You are in VERIFY MODE - Check results after actions. Do not assume success. Verify each step."
2. Behavior:
   • After any action, verify the outcome
   • Check file contents, command output, API responses
   • Report actual vs expected results
   • Flag any discrepancies
3. Exit: User says "exit verify" or /mode normal

Feature Flags

Features can be enabled/disabled dynamically:

Feature	Default	Description
deep_thinking	true	Enable extended reasoning for complex problems
auto_memory	false	Automatically consolidate memories periodically
coordinator_mode	false	Enable multi-worker coordination
wal_protocol	true	Write corrections/decisions before responding
working_buffer	true	Log exchanges in danger zone (>60% context)
explore_agent	true	Enable built-in Explore Agent
plan_agent	true	Enable built-in Plan Agent
verify_agent	false	Enable built-in Verification Agent
proactive_checkins	false	Periodic proactive suggestions
autonomous_crons	false	Background autonomous tasks

Using Features

/features           # Show all features
/features enable auto_memory
/features disable verify_agent

Auto-Memory Consolidation

When auto_memory feature is enabled:

Trigger Conditions

• Context > 60% (danger zone entered)
• Session ends
• User requests consolidation

Process

1. Scan daily memory files for important content
2. Extract decisions, preferences, context
3. Update long-term memory
4. Archive raw notes

Background Tasks

When autonomous_crons feature is enabled:

Task Types

Type	Trigger	Execution
systemEvent	Timer fires	Prompt to main session
isolated agentTurn	Timer fires	Spawn sub-agent

When to Use Each

• systemEvent: Interactive tasks needing user attention
• isolated agentTurn: Background maintenance, checks, updates

Architecture

skills/enhanced-modes/
├── SKILL.md              # This file
└── assets/
    └── SESSION-STATE.md  # Mode and feature state

Credits

• Inspired by Claude Code source leak (v2.1.88)
• Patterns adapted from Proactive Agent skill
• Feature flag system inspired by GrowthBook

License

MIT - Free to use, modify, distribute