Control how much autonomy Claude has • Toggle with ⇧ + ⇥
1
Default
Most Safe
Asks for Approval
Claude asks permission before any file changes or bash commands - you review each action
2
acceptEdits
Moderate
Auto-approves File Changes
Claude can edit files without asking, but still asks for bash commands
3
YOLO Mode
Use with Care
Full Autonomy (bypassPermissions)
Claude executes everything without asking - great for trusted tasks, but review results carefully
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions
Plan Mode: Safe Exploration
Claude researches and plans without executing anything. Perfect for exploring approaches before committing to changes.
See next slide for Task Management details.