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Modes

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Seqera AI includes build mode, plan mode, and goal mode so you can choose the right level of autonomy for each task.

Build mode​

Build mode is the default interactive mode. Seqera AI can:

  • Read and search files
  • Execute commands
  • Edit or create files
  • Carry out workflow changes directly in your workspace

Use build mode for implementation work, debugging, code generation, and file edits.

Plan mode​

Plan mode is optimized for analysis and implementation planning.

In plan mode, Seqera AI focuses on:

  • Understanding the problem
  • Comparing approaches and trade-offs
  • Producing a step-by-step implementation plan
  • Reading files and searching code for context

Plan mode blocks write and execution tools, including:

  • execute_bash_local
  • write_file_local
  • edit_file_local
  • create_directory_local

If the assistant tries to use one of these tools, the request is rejected and the assistant is told to switch back to build mode.

Switch between build mode and plan mode​

Toggle modes during a session with Shift+Tab.

You can also:

  • Check the current mode in the composer footer
  • Run /status to view the current mode alongside session and LSP status
  • Use /help to see mode-aware command guidance

Goal mode​

Goal mode is a persistent workflow for longer tasks. Set a goal with:

/goal <task description>

When goal mode is active, Seqera AI:

  • Keeps working toward the same objective over multiple model attempts
  • Automatically continues if more work is needed
  • Stops when the goal is complete or the goal attempt limit is reached
  • Switches approval mode to full so work can continue without repeated prompts

Goal mode commands:

/goal
/goal off

Run /goal without arguments to inspect the current goal. Run /goal off to disable goal mode.

Seqera AI currently gives goal mode up to 3 model attempts before it stops and asks you to start a new goal.

Keyboard shortcuts​

ShortcutAction
Shift+TabToggle between build mode and plan mode
Ctrl+EnterIf your terminal supports it, interrupt the current response and send a queued follow-up immediately
EscClear a queued follow-up or interrupt the current response

Examples​

Plan mode​

Compare whether I should add FastQC or fastp as the first QC step in this RNA-seq pipeline, including the workflow changes each option would require
Inspect this repository and outline the changes needed for Seqera Platform deployment

Goal mode​

/goal migrate this pipeline to DSL2 and add nf-tests
/goal update this workflow for AWS Batch and verify the config

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