AI operational modes (brainstorm, implement, debug, review, teach, ship, orchestrate).
SkillScore95Maintained
Automatic
◆AI Engineer pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 21 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 20 of 22 without it.
Without skill91%
With skill95%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Categorizes the refactoring suggestion under Improvements
Categorizes the clean error handling under Good practices
2 fixed19 passed either way0 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+5 pp
Tokens
+3%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-18%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v121 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
During review, you notice a function in the user profile service that could be refactored to reduce complexity, though it functions correctly. Categorize this finding.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Categorizes the refactoring suggestion under Improvements
Missed
Passed
case-14 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md31 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.