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Know when to plan before building

Choose Plan Mode when a change needs codebase research and decisions before editing.

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By the end, you can produce a reviewable plan tied to inspected files, open questions and checks before code changes.

Agent and Plan Mode
Cursor showing a Plan Mode document with current state, target architecture and build controls.

Use Plan Mode when a change needs research, named files, checks and risks before edits begin.