Toggle editing modes in Claude Code

Claude Code has four editing modes that change how it handles requests. Each mode gives you a different level of control over what gets changed in your codebase.

• default mode prompts you before making any edits

• auto-accept automatically applies all suggested changes without asking

• plan mode analyzes your codebase first and presents a comprehensive plan before coding

• bash mode lets you run shell commands directly.

How to toggle between modes

Use the Shift + Tab keyboard shortcut to cycle through the main modes. Each press moves you between auto-accept, plan, a...