Code vs Plan Mode

Learn the difference between code and plan modes in SteerCode

Switch between Code and Plan in the composer

SteerCode gives you two ways to work:

Code Mode (Coding Agent)

• Launches the coding agent when you press Send.
• Reads and edits files, runs builds, searches the web, and applies changes.
• Each session produces an updated app or website.
• Best for implementing features, fixing bugs, refactoring, and integration work.

Code Mode modifies your project. Make sure your prompt is specific and incremental to avoid broad changes.

When to use which?

Use Code Mode when…

You know the change you want: add a screen, wire Supabase auth, fix a TypeScript error, or refactor a module.

Use Plan Mode when…

You’re exploring trade-offs, drafting schema, writing acceptance criteria, or investigating an error before fixing it.

Credits & models

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Basic models do not consume credits. Premium models do.