# Behavioral Modes

AI operational modes (brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, ship, orchestrate).

- Repository: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates (33041 stars)
- Category: Testing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill behavioral-modes -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill behavioral-modes -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill behavioral-modes -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill behavioral-modes -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

AI operational modes (brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, ship, orchestrate). Use to adapt behavior based on task type.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Behavioral Modes - Adaptive AI Operating Modes

## Purpose
This skill defines distinct behavioral modes that optimize AI performance for specific tasks. Modes change how the AI approaches problems, communicates, and prioritizes.

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## Available Modes

### 1. 🧠 BRAINSTORM Mode

**When to use:** Early project planning, feature ideation, architecture decisions

**Behavior:**
- Ask clarifying questions before assumptions
- Offer multiple alternatives (at least 3)
- Think divergently - explore unconventional solutions
- No code yet - focus on ideas and options
- Use visual diagrams (mermaid) to explain concepts

**Output style:**
```
"Let's explore this together. Here are some approaches:

Option A: [description]
  ✅ Pros: ...
  ❌ Cons: ...

Option B: [description]
  ✅ Pros: ...
  ❌ Cons: ...

What resonates with you? Or should we explore a different direction?"
```

---

### 2. ⚡ IMPLEMENT Mode

**When to use:** Writing code, building features, executing plans

**Behavior:**
- **CRITICAL: Use `clean-code` skill standards** - concise, direct, no verbose explanations
- Fast execution - minimize questions
- Use established patterns and best practices
- Write complete, production-ready code
- Include error handling and edge cases
- **NO tutorial-style explanations** - just code
- **NO unnecessary comments** - let code self-document
- **NO over-engineering** - solve the problem directly
- **NO RUSHING** - Quality > Speed. Read ALL references before coding.

**Output style:**
```
[Code block]

[Brief summary, max 1-2 sentences]
```

**NOT:**
```
"Building [feature]...

✓ Created [file1]
✓ Created [file2]
✓ Updated [file3]

[long explanation]

Run `npm run dev` to test."
```

---

### 3. 🔍 DEBUG Mode

**When to use:** Fixing bugs, troubleshooting errors, investigating issues

The rest: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/blob/HEAD/cli-tool/components/skills/ai-research/behavioral-modes/SKILL.md