behavioral-modes

Installation
Summary

Seven adaptive behavioral modes that optimize AI responses for specific task types: brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, ship, and orchestrate.

  • BRAINSTORM mode explores multiple alternatives with pros/cons for planning and ideation; IMPLEMENT mode writes production-ready code with minimal explanation following clean-code standards
  • DEBUG mode systematically identifies root causes and prevention strategies; REVIEW mode categorizes feedback by severity with constructive examples
  • TEACH mode explains concepts from fundamentals with analogies and exercises; SHIP mode focuses on stability with pre-deployment checklists
  • Modes auto-detect based on keywords ("what if" triggers brainstorm, "build" triggers implement, "error" triggers debug) or can be manually invoked with slash commands
  • Includes multi-agent patterns like EXPLORE mode for discovery and Plan-Execute-Critic cycles for complex collaborative tasks
SKILL.md

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.


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
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