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activate-professional-mode

Enforce human-approved workflow gates in Claude Code sessions.

7|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#state-management#claude-code#human-in-the-loop#code-review#professional-mode
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertphyatt/ironclaude --skill activate-professional-mode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: activate-professional-mode
Source: https://github.com/robertphyatt/ironclaude/tree/main/worker/skills/activate-professional-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertphyatt/ironclaude --skill activate-professional-mode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enable professional mode to ensure disciplined, human-in-the-loop workflows within Claude Code sessions, preventing unapproved changes and guiding planning before coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Activates a professional mode that defaults Claude to architect mode, providing state checks and gating actions behind human decisions.
  • Provides a deterministic workflow: brainstorm → write-plans → execute-plans with review gates between phases, ensuring planning precedes execution.
  • Automatically upgrades CLAUDE.md with a compact index CLAUDE.md and behavioral rules for new projects, ensuring consistent governance.
  • Supports explicit activation, deactivation, and state queries via MCP tools to maintain auditable control over the workflow.

Quick Start

Activate professional mode to begin enforcing the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about activate-professional-mode

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce human-in-the-loop code review before Claude Code makes changes?▼

You can enforce human-in-the-loop code review by activating professional mode, which gates actions behind human approvals and defaults Claude to architect mode, preventing unapproved changes during development sessions.

What is the brainstorm write-plans execute-plans workflow in Claude Code?▼

The brainstorm write-plans execute-plans workflow is a deterministic development process that enforces planning before execution. It inserts review gates between phases, ensuring human approval is required before progressing to code generation.

How do I prevent Claude Code from modifying files without explicit approval?▼

To prevent unapproved file modifications, activate professional mode to implement state checks and safety gates. This restricts Claude from taking action until a human explicitly reviews and approves the proposed changes.

Does professional mode support state management across multiple Claude Code sessions?▼

Yes, professional mode supports state management across sessions by using MCP tools for explicit activation, deactivation, and state queries, maintaining auditable control and guiding the workflow throughout.

How do I upgrade CLAUDE.md to include behavioral rules for new projects?▼

Activating professional mode automatically upgrades CLAUDE.md with a compact index and behavioral rules for new projects. This ensures consistent governance and enforces disciplined development workflows.

Can I deactivate professional mode after enabling it in Claude Code?▼

Yes, you can deactivate professional mode using explicit MCP tools. The mode supports auditable control through dedicated activation, deactivation, and state query commands, allowing you to toggle the workflow enforcement.

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