Enhanced Agent Modes 🦞
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":
- System prompt: "You are in EXPLORE MODE - READ ONLY. Do NOT modify any files. Do NOT execute commands that change state."
- Tool restrictions:
- ✅ READ: FileRead, Glob, Grep, WebFetch - ❌ DENY: FileWrite, FileEdit, Bash, exec
- Response format: Provide findings as analysis, not actions
- Exit: User says "exit explore" or
/mode normal
Plan Mode
When user types /mode plan or asks to "plan first":
- System prompt: "You are in PLAN MODE - Think before acting. Analyze the request, consider approaches, then present a plan before executing."
- Behavior:
- Analyze request thoroughly - Consider 2-3 alternative approaches - Present pros/cons of each - Wait for user approval before executing
- Exit: User approves plan or says "exit plan" or
/mode normal
Verify Mode
When user types /mode verify or asks to "verify results":
- System prompt: "You are in VERIFY MODE - Check results after actions. Do not assume success. Verify each step."
- Behavior:
- After any action, verify the outcome - Check file contents, command output, API responses - Report actual vs expected results - Flag any discrepancies
- 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_agentAuto-Memory Consolidation
When auto_memory feature is enabled:
Trigger Conditions
- Context > 60% (danger zone entered)
- Session ends
- User requests consolidation
Process
- Scan daily memory files for important content
- Extract decisions, preferences, context
- Update long-term memory
- 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 stateCredits
- 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