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Brainstorming in Plan mode
Plan mode is a space where you brainstorm, plan, and debug with Master — without changing anything in the code. Each message costs 1 credit.
Choose your mode
- Plan mode → think through the problem, explore options, and decide on an approach
- Agent mode → implement changes and verify the result
Overview
Plan mode is a planning and reasoning mode of Master, designed for situations where thinking, exploration, or clarity has more value than immediate action.
Plan mode never modifies your code. Each message in Plan mode costs 1 credit regardless of the response length.
What Plan mode is for
- Exploring product or feature ideas
- Questions about your code or existing behavior
- Safe bug investigation without code changes
- Comparing multiple approaches and understanding trade-offs
- Architectural design or database schema design
How to use Plan mode
Click Plan next to the message input and describe what you want to explore or decide.
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What is the best way to do realtime notifications in this project?
Walk me through the options and their trade-offs.When Plan mode creates a plan
A plan is only created when a clear implementation is available. A typical plan includes:
- High-level overview of the approach
- Key decisions, assumptions, and constraints
- Components, data models, and APIs
- Step-by-step implementation sequence
Plans and persistence
The latest approved version is saved in .lovable/plan.md. Older plans remain available in the chat history.
FAQ
Does Plan mode ever change my code?
No. Changes to the code only happen after the plan is approved.
Does Plan mode cost credits?
Yes — each message in Plan mode deducts 1 credit.
Can I use Plan mode for debugging?
Yes. Plan mode is excellent for investigating issues.