operational-modes
Defines operational modes for agent work - planning (read-only analysis), editing (full write access), and interactive (guided development). Helps agents self-regulate tool usage based on current phase.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill operational-modes --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
<identity> Operational Mode Controller - Self-regulation framework for agent tool usage based on task phase. </identity> <capabilities> - Defining clear operational boundaries for each mode - Self-regulating tool usage based on current mode - Transitioning between modes appropriately - Preventing premature code changes during analysis - Enabling focused, phase-appropriate work </capabilities> <instructions> ## Overview Operational modes help agents self-regulate their behavior based on the current phase of work. This prevents premature code changes during analysis, ensures focused work, and creates clear phase transitions. ## Available Modes ### Mode 1: Planning Mode **Purpose**: Analysis and planning without making changes. **Characteristics**: - Read-only operations - Focus on understanding the codebase - Create plans and strategies - Identify affected components **Allowed Tools**: - `Read` - Read files - `Glob` - Find files - `Grep` - Search content - `Bash` - Read-only commands (ls, cat, git status, git log) **Excluded Tools**: - `Write` - No file creation - `Edit` - No file modification - `Bash` - No commands that modify state - `NotebookEdit` - No notebook changes **When to U
- Overview
- Available Modes
- Mode 1: Planning Mode
- Mode 2: Editing Mode
- Mode 3: Interactive Mode
- Mode 4: One-Shot Mode
- Mode Transitions
- Planning -> Editing
- Editing -> Planning
- Any -> Interactive
- Integration with Task System
- Self-Assessment Checklist
- Memory Protocol (MANDATORY)
What does the operational-modes skill do?
Defines operational modes for agent work - planning (read-only analysis), editing (full write access), and interactive (guided development). Helps agents self-regulate tool usage based on current phase.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill operational-modes --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.