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Switch between development modes. Use /apex:mode to change mode or check current mode. Triggers on: switch mode, change mode, /apex:mode, what mode am I in.
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Pi Coding Agent integration. Generate multi-agent team/chain configs and damage-control safety rules. Triggers on: pi, Pi agent, multi-agent, chain config, damage control.
Spec-driven development workflow. Propose features with specs, design docs, and tasks before writing code. Triggers on: /apex:spec, propose, write spec, design feature.
REST API design patterns including resource naming, status codes, pagination, filtering, error responses, versioning, and rate limiting for production APIs.
Capture architectural decisions made during Claude Code sessions as structured ADRs. Auto-detects decision moments, records context, alternatives considered, and rationale. Maintains an ADR log so future developers understand why the codebase is shaped the way it is.
Backend architecture patterns, API design, database optimization, and server-side best practices for Node.js, Express, and Next.js API routes.
You MUST use this before any creative work - creating features, building components, adding functionality, or modifying behavior. Explores user intent, requirements and design before implementation.
| name | apex-mode |
| description | Switch between development modes. Use /apex:mode to change mode or check current mode. Triggers on: switch mode, change mode, /apex:mode, what mode am I in. |
| apex-version | 1.0 |
| apex-id | apex:mode |
| apex-category | meta |
| apex-compatibility | ["superpowers","ecc","gsd","ralph"] |
| apex-lifecycle | {"phase":["discuss","plan","execute","verify","ship"],"triggers":["user says: switch mode","user says: change mode","user says: /apex:mode","user says: what mode"]} |
Switch between predefined development modes to optimize skill loading and token usage.
| Command | Mode | Skills | Agents |
|---|---|---|---|
/apex:mode daily-dev | 日常开发 | TDD, code review, brainstorming, writing plans | planner, code-reviewer, tdd-guide |
/apex:mode full-stack | 全栈开发 | + API design, frontend/backend patterns, DB, security | + architect, security-reviewer, executor |
/apex:mode deep-research | 深度研究 | Debugging, architecture, error handling, security | architect, spec-miner, security-reviewer, optimizer |
/apex:mode — Show current mode
/apex:mode full-stack — Switch to full-stack mode
apex config --mode daily-dev — CLI equivalent
The system also auto-detects mode from natural language: