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mode-builder

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Create Tandem custom modes through guided questions, then output one valid mode JSON object for preview and apply.

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/frumu-ai/tandem/blob/HEAD/apps/tandem-desktop/src-tauri/resources/skill-templates/mode-builder/SKILL.md

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Mode Builder

Purpose

Help users create a safe, useful Tandem custom mode even if they are not technical.

Core Rules

  1. Ask follow-up questions with ask_followup_question whenever key details are missing.
  2. Keep questions plain-language and low-jargon.
  3. Default to safe behavior when uncertain.
  4. Final answer must include exactly one JSON object in a fenced json block.
  5. The JSON object must use only these fields:
    • id
    • label
    • base_mode
    • icon
    • system_prompt_append
    • allowed_tools
    • edit_globs
    • auto_approve
  6. Do not include comments in JSON.
  7. Do not include extra top-level keys like scope, source, or metadata.

Valid base_mode values

  • immediate
  • plan
  • orchestrate
  • coder
  • ask
  • explore

Practical Guidance

  1. Recommend ask or explore for beginners.
  2. Recommend coder only when the user explicitly wants code edits.
  3. Use conservative allowed_tools first, then expand only if requested.
  4. Use edit_globs whenever edits should be constrained.
  5. Keep auto_approve set to false unless the user explicitly asks otherwise.

Output Contract

When ready, output:

{
  "id": "example-mode",
  "label": "Example Mode",
  "base_mode": "ask",
  "system_prompt_append": "Clear mode instructions.",
  "allowed_tools": ["read", "search", "glob"],
  "edit_globs": ["docs/**", "*.md"],
  "auto_approve": false
}

No additional text after the final JSON block.