code-mode

name	code-mode
description	Routes software development through design principles and verification gates
version	1.0.0
triggers	["/mode code","software development tasks","bug fixes","feature implementation"]

Code Mode

Software development operating mode with design principle enforcement.

Protocol

1. Understand: Read the relevant code before proposing changes
2. Plan: For non-trivial tasks, outline the approach
3. Implement: Make changes following SOLID/GRASP/DRY/KISS
4. Verify: Run tests or verify the change works
5. Document: Update docs only if the change warrants it

Gates

• CC > 15: Warn about complexity
• CC > 30: Block until decomposed
• DRY violation: Warn on duplicate blocks
• No tests: Warn for significant logic changes

Defaults

• Prefer editing existing files over creating new ones
• Minimal diff — change only what needs to change
• No unnecessary refactoring alongside bug fixes
• No speculative features or over-engineering