From plan mode to auto mode in Claude Code

This article discusses the author's experience with Claude Code, an AI coding assistant, focusing on their shift from using 'plan mode' to 'auto mode' in their daily workflow. The author explains that plan mode is useful for exploration and decision-making, but they found that auto mode, combined with explicit instructions to not edit files, works better for most tasks. They describe techniques like asking Claude to list options before proceeding, and provide examples of using auto mode for documentation PR reviews and implementing solutions from well-defined issues. The article offers practical tips for developers using AI tools to balance control and efficiency.