Troubleshooting · how to turn off plan mode claude
How to turn off Plan Mode in Claude Code
Turn off Claude Code Plan Mode, leave planning without approving, or approve a plan and switch into execution.
Quick answer
Press Shift+Tab again to leave Plan Mode without approving a plan. If you approve a plan, Claude exits Plan Mode automatically and uses the permission mode selected in the approval prompt.
Do not approve too early
If the plan is wrong, keep planning with feedback or exit and start again with clearer context. Approval is the moment Claude can begin editing.
Useful shortcut cluster
Searches such as claude cli exit plan mode, switch to plan mode Claude Code and Claude Code execute plan all point to the same control loop: enter, review, approve or leave.
FAQ
How do I exit Plan Mode in Claude Code?
Press Shift+Tab again before approving, or approve the plan and Claude exits into the selected execution mode.