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What to get right: Mode selection

Use the evidence to decide "Which situation calls for Mode selection?" Explain the choice plainly.

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Done means you can route work to the right mode instead of defaulting to Agent for everything.

AGENT AND PLAN MODE
Actual Cursor product screenshot showing a Plan Mode document with current state, target architecture and build controls.

Use planning when a change needs research, files, checks and risk called out before edits begin.