Operating Modes

Five AI modes in Skycode

Skycode has 5 modes. Switch via the selector in chat.

Act (Default)

AI writes and edits code, runs commands, installs dependencies.

Use for: daily work — writing code, refactoring, fixing bugs.

Plan

AI plans but doesn't touch files. Proposes an action plan — you decide whether to execute it.

Use for: thinking through a solution before implementing.

Ask

AI only answers questions. Cannot change files or run commands.

Use for: understanding code, getting explanations.

Debug

AI finds the cause of an error: gathers data, tests hypotheses, suggests a fix.

Use for: finding and fixing bugs.

Chat

Free conversation with AI. No tools, no file access — just a dialogue. AI can read files or search only if you explicitly ask.

Use for: brainstorming, asking general questions, discussing ideas without touching the project.