AI operational modes (brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, ship, orchestrate). Use to adapt behavior based on task type.
SkillScore82Maintained
Automatic
◆AI Engineer pack
Last verified 8/9/2026
What it changes
Passed 18 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 11 of 22 without it.
Without skill50%
With skill82%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The response includes a mermaid diagram visual aid
The output contains no step-by-step tutorial explanations
The output includes a code example with inline commentary
and 9 more in the full report
7 fixed11 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+32 pp
Tokens
+17%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-38%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/9/2026v118 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 7 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 7
Prompt
Build a Node.js middleware function that validates incoming JSON Web Tokens from the Authorization header.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The output contains a complete implementation code block
Passed
Passed
The summary text after the code block is two sentences or fewer
Missed
Passed
The output contains no step-by-step tutorial explanations
Missed
Passed
case-04 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/9/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md236 linessingle file
Behavioral Modes - Adaptive AI Operating Modes
Purpose
This skill defines distinct behavioral modes that optimize AI performance for specific tasks. Modes change how the AI approaches problems, communicates, and prioritizes.
Available Modes
1. 🧠 BRAINSTORM Mode
When to use: Early project planning, feature ideation, architecture decisions
"Let's explore this together. Here are some approaches:
Option A: [description]
✅ Pros: ...
❌ Cons: ...
Option B: [description]
✅ Pros: ...
❌ Cons: ...
What resonates with you? Or should we explore a different direction?"
2. ⚡ IMPLEMENT Mode
When to use: Writing code, building features, executing plans