GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 7546
[Bug] Plan Mode Keyboard Shortcut No Longer Functioning · Issue #7546 · anthropics/claude-code
September 13, 2025 - Bug Description With the newest version of Claude Code, it seems that the plan mode which we could previously activate with Shift+Tab is not appearing anymore. It just cycles between normal mode and edit mode, but the plan mode is missin...
Published Sep 13, 2025
ClaudeLog
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When activated, Claude will not edit files, run commands, or change anything until you approve the plan. You activate it by pressing shift+tab twice. To exit Plan Mode you can press shift+tab again.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/claudeai › claude code plan mode in native windows
r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Claude Code Plan mode in native Windows
July 15, 2025 -
Since the latest version 1.0.5 now supports windows natively. I was really happy to see this and installed it. Got it working, however I'm not sure how to get the Plan mode enabled? Shift+Tab doesn't seem to work. Does anyone know if there is another shortcut?
EDIT: Thanks to thingygeoff who responded in a anther thread. This fixed the issue! Updated my node version and it and now working. https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1lxu1p9/comment/n36syer/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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Alt+m is the windows combination.
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When I try, I just get: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code changed 1 package in 2s and then: claude 'claude' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Tried both cmd and powershell Is it because I have the wsl version also?
DEV Community
dev.to › adzhydra › claude-code-windows-shortcuts-plan-modeedit-mode-85d
Claude Code Windows Shortcuts Plan Mode/Edit Mode - DEV Community
October 19, 2025 - Guys because I know someone out there is having the same problem as me, if you wanna switch between Plan Mode and Edit Mode and Shift + tab isnt working, use ... Day to day, I work with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), PHP/Symfony backends, and NextJS frontends. Currently exploring the world of cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes. ... 🧠How to make Codex boost your mood like good old Claude Code (Getting back You're absolutely right!)🤖
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 6479
Plan Mode by command · Issue #6479 · anthropics/claude-code
August 25, 2025 - Can I switch to plan mode by cmd because sometimes shift tab does not work?
Published Aug 25, 2025
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Claude Code Plan Mode
April 9, 2025 -
I've just recently tried using the new plan mode and holy hell this is amazing! Previously, before plan mode iwould ask claude code to create a PLAN_TASK_X.md to plan how we are going to implement task X, now i just shift+tab to switch to plan mode, come up with a plan together, once im happy with the plan i just shift+tab to go edit or auto mode and instruct it to execute the plan.
I am finding this very effective and really streamlines my workflow now.
one request is i hope that once you confirm that you ar ehappy with the plan is that it auto switches to edit mode to execute the plan.
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It would be cool if you could set a different model for 'Plan Mode' versus 'Act Mode'. That would be smooth...
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Yeah this seems to be a stealth update but much needed. My workflow is kind of the same. I always want to make sure the coding agents and me understand all the main and edge from the requirements/tasks before going with the auto/yolo mode. I'm so used to the Ctrl-Shift-A to switch between Plan/Act mode in Cline and was wondering if Claude Code ever decide to update it. +1 for the auto-switch feature request too.
GitHub
github.com › google-gemini › gemini-cli › issues › 4666
Introduce a "Plan Mode" to plan complex code changes by blocking the use of write tools · Issue #4666 · google-gemini/gemini-cli
July 22, 2025 - When in this mode, Claude Code receives specific instructions that steer it into thinking hard about a problem and making a comprehensive implementation plan to present to the user before jumping in the actual implementation. The following is injected in the context after each message during Plan Mode, to steer Claude's behavior: Plan mode is active. The user indicated that they do not want you to execute yet -- you MUST NOT make any edits, run any non-readonly tools (including changing configs or making commits), or otherwise make any changes to the system.
Published Jul 22, 2025
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 5885
Allow customization of mode switching shortcuts (Alt+M vs Shift+Tab) · Issue #5885 · anthropics/claude-code
August 16, 2025 - Please add the ability to customize mode switching shortcuts in Claude Code settings, or standardize the shortcut across all platforms. As a user who works across multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, Unix), I would like to: Use the same keyboard shortcut for mode switching regardless of platform · Customize the shortcut to match my workflow preferences ... Related issue: [BUG] Shift+Tab not switching to plan mode on Windows #3390 (Windows Shift+Tab not working)
Published Aug 16, 2025
Nathan Onn
nathanonn.com › how-i-discovered-the-claude-code-feature-that-10xd-my-development-speed-and-why-youre-probably-missing-it
How I Discovered The Claude Code Feature That 10x'd My Development Speed (And Why You're Probably Missing It) | Nathan Onn
October 3, 2025 - Not a “let me just get this working and fix it later” hack job. Production-ready code with error handling, TypeScript interfaces, and zero bugs. ... Here’s what you’re missing. ... I discovered Plan Mode by accident. I was frantically hitting keys, trying to find a shortcut I’d forgotten, when I accidentally pressed Shift+Tab+Tab. Suddenly, Claude stopped coding.
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 3390
[BUG] Shift+Tab not switching to plan mode on Windows · Issue #3390 · anthropics/claude-code
July 12, 2025 - Environment Platform (select one): Anthropic API AWS Bedrock Google Vertex AI Other: Claude CLI version: 1.0.51 Operating System: Windows 11 Terminal: Powershell 7.5.2 Bug Description After installing Claude Code on Windows, Shift+Tab fa...
Published Jul 12, 2025
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code › issues › 2469
"Plan mode" not working as expected. · Issue #2469 · anthropics/claude-code
May 4, 2025 - My expectation was to have some /readonly mode. In Aider it's command /ask that's why I used that name in #1946 . I was pointed that [Shift]+[Tab] switching to "Plan Mode" is Claude Answer, and that was used as argument to clause #1946 ....
Published Jun 23, 2025
Awesome Claude
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Claude Code Developer Cheatsheet - Commands, Config & Workflows
January 1, 2025 - Comprehensive Claude Code reference guide with commands, keyboard shortcuts, configuration, slash commands, hooks, MCP servers, plugins, agent skills, checkpointing, headless mode, git worktrees, subagents, and permissions. Ready-to-use templates and examples.
Philipp Spiess
spiess.dev › blog › how-i-use-claude-code
How I Use Claude Code | Philipp Spiess
Claude Code has a built-in planning mode, that is triggered when you press Shift+Tab twice.
Marv[in]sight
marvinswift.com › en › programming › think-mode-on-claude-code
Using Plan Mode to Let Claude Code Plan Before Implementation | Marv[in]sight
August 7, 2025 - Press Shift + Tab a second time to enter plan mode. When you enable plan mode, Claude enters a state focused on thinking and planning. At this time, Claude Code will not modify your code but will list the steps it will take and the implementation blueprint.
Threads
threads.com › @boris_cherny › post › DKxKMUjPYty › how-it-works-press-shifttab-twice-to-activate-plan-mode-then-prompt-claude-code-
How it works: press Shift+Tab twice to activate plan mode. Then, prompt Claude Code as usual, and it will present a detailed implementation plan and ask for your approval before executing.
This was the first feature for Claude Code so far that got in my way and made it worse. It was planning just fine without this mode, but now Shift+Tab switching between auto-accept mode and regular mode toggles through this new behavior-changing plan mode - so you have to do it quickly before ...
Armin Ronacher
lucumr.pocoo.org › 2025 › 12 › 17 › what-is-plan-mode
What Actually Is Claude Code’s Plan Mode? | Armin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
1 week ago - One consequence of YOLO mode though is that it didn’t work well together with the plan mode that Claude Code had. In the beginning it didn’t inherit all the tool permissions, so in plan mode it actually asked for approval all the time.
Claude
code.claude.com › docs › en › interactive-mode
Interactive mode - Claude Code Docs
Complete reference for keyboard shortcuts, input modes, and interactive features in Claude Code sessions.
YouTube
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Plan mode in Claude Code 👍 - YouTube
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Published June 12, 2025