[FEATURE]: Auto switch from Plan->Built mode #17428

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3. github-actions commented on Mar 13, 2026

   

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   This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

   • [FEATURE]: Switch to Build mode automatically after accepting the plan #13525: Feature request to switch to Build mode automatically after accepting the plan
   • [FEATURE]: Plan Mode + Question tool can auto switch to Build mode #7801: Feature request for Plan Mode + Question tool to auto switch to Build mode
   • When the plan is approved, it does not automatically switch to Build mode. #15231: Issue where approving a plan does not automatically switch to Build mode
   • Change to build agent when answering questions in plan mode #15475: Request to change to build agent when answering questions in plan mode

   Please review these issues and comment on one of the existing ones if your request is covered there.
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6. JSnow11 commented on May 15, 2026

   

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   I can confirm the reproducibility of this, tested locally and documented on #15231 with screenshots showing the agent completely blocked in plan mode. The agent never calls plan_exit on its own, requiring a manual mode switch every time.

   The UX motivation is especially strong on the desktop app where switching modes involves mouse clicks and keyboard abandonment. An automatic plan→build handoff makes the workflow feel continuous.

   A fix is in #27535, removes the non-experimental code path entirely so the rich prompt (with plan_exit instructions) is always used. An alternative approach (adding plan_exit awareness to the existing non-experimental path) is also noted in the PR. Happy to contribute that way if it can get merged faster.
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