Use cases/Autonomous Mode

Autonomous Mode

Self-driving coding with periodic critique and course-correction

In autonomous mode Claude Code works continuously without waiting for human input. A proactive execution loop, combined with action safety checks and a dedicated critique prompt for permission rules, allows the agent to make progress while preventing runaway changes.

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Step-by-step breakdown

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Autonomous execution loop
Autonomous Work (Proactive Mode)
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The proactive prompt frames continuous autonomous work: the agent receives tick signals that keep it alive between turns, enabling sustained progress without human intervention.

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⚙️Task execution framework
Task Execution & Code Style
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⚙️Action safety checks
Action Safety & Reversibility
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⌨️Auto mode classifier critique
Auto-Mode Critique
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🔧Progress tracking
Todo Write Tool
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🔧Execute and verify
Bash Tool
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