Goal Mode Guide¶
When To Use Goal Mode¶
Use goal mode for milestone-sized work with one clear verification contract.
How It Works¶
Goal mode creates a bounded objective, explicit success criteria, allowed actions, and stop conditions. It is not the same as open-ended autonomy.
Good Fits¶
- a defined implementation slice
- a bounded migration step
- a measurable verification target
Bad Fits¶
- project-sized fuzzy work
- work that depends on many unresolved approvals
- vague "just keep going" requests