behavioral-modes

Switches AI behavior between brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, and ship modes.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/juanjo-zurich/juarvis-v4 --skill behavioral-modes-juanjo-zurich
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: behavioral-modes
Source: https://github.com/juanjo-zurich/juarvis-v4/tree/main/plugins/core/skills/behavioral-modes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juanjo-zurich/juarvis-v4 --skill behavioral-modes-juanjo-zurich

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI assistants often respond with the same generic style regardless of the task, producing verbose explanations when you need code or shallow answers when you need deep analysis. This Skill adapts the AI's behavior, communication style, and output format to match the type of work being done. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six Core Modes: Brainstorm (divergent ideation), Implement (concise production code), Debug (root-cause analysis), Review (severity-categorized feedback), Teach (progressive explanations), and Ship (pre-deployment checklists). - Automatic Mode Detection: Trigger keywords like "bug", "review", or "deploy" automatically activate the matching mode, with manual slash-command switching also supported. - Multi-Agent Patterns: Includes 2025 collaboration patterns such as Explore, Plan-Execute-Critic cycles, and mental model synchronization for context preservation across sessions. - Use Case: When you say "the login is not working", the AI enters Debug mode and responds with a structured symptom/root-cause/fix/prevention analysis instead of guessing at code changes. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to enter debug mode to investigate why the login endpoint returns a 500 error.

Frequently Asked Questions about behavioral-modes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I switch AI behavior modes during a coding session?▼

Use explicit slash commands like /brainstorm, /implement, /debug, or /review to force a mode. The AI also auto-detects modes from trigger words such as "bug" for debug mode or "deploy" for ship mode.

What is the difference between implement mode and brainstorm mode?▼

Brainstorm mode explores multiple options with pros and cons and asks clarifying questions without writing code. Implement mode produces complete production-ready code with minimal explanation, following clean-code standards.

Can behavioral modes be combined in one workflow?▼

Yes, documented combinations include debug plus review for verifying fixes, brainstorm plus implement for design-then-build flows, and review plus ship for pre-deployment validation.

Does this skill work with multi-agent AI setups?▼

Yes, it defines multi-agent collaboration patterns including an Explore agent for discovery, a Plan-Execute-Critic cycle for complex tasks, and mental model synchronization to preserve context between sessions.

When should I not use implement mode?▼

Avoid implement mode during early planning or architecture decisions, where brainstorm mode is more appropriate. Implement mode assumes a decided approach and skips exploratory discussion in favor of direct code output.