Devs want a read-only mode in Claude Code: analyze code without touching anything
IllRow6484 · reddit · 2026-09-29
- A professional engineer on Reddit proposes a fifth Claude Code mode: read-only.
- In this mode the AI could read all files, analyze the situation, and suggest next steps — but never write or edit code.
- Existing modes fall short: plan mode assumes a chosen direction for a full task plan, manual mode is too tedious, and asking for analysis in auto mode often results in unwanted code changes.
- The request highlights a broader pain point: controlling agent write access during exploratory discussion.
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