Using Plan Mode in Claude Code
Nate talks about using Plan Mode within Claude Code all the time. The basic idea is simple: before Claude starts editing files or writing code, you have it slow down and create a plan first. In Plan Mode, Claude focuses on understanding the request, reviewing the codebase, identifying the right files, and outlining the implementation approach before making changes. On bigger tasks it can save tokens overall by helping Claude avoid bad assumptions, wrong edits, and rework. It helps prevent the classic AI coding problem of: “It started building before it fully understood what I wanted.” In Claude Code, press Shift + Tab to enter Plan Mode. Then describe what you want done and ask Claude to create a step-by-step plan first. Review the plan, correct anything that looks off, and only then let it move into implementation. the implementation approach before making changes. Bonus Tip : Use Plan Mode in conjunction with the Grill Me skill, as discussed by Nate yesterday : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0kaKxM2pHg