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Learn how Cortical Code works in practice.

Cortical Code is built for terminal-native coding. Prompt for changes, inspect the diff, approve when needed, and keep moving without leaving the repo.

Core loop

1. Open a repoRun Cortical Code inside the project you want to work on.
2. Ask for workUse plain English for implementation, debugging, refactors, or review.
3. Inspect the planSwitch into plan mode when you want structured analysis before edits.
4. Review file actionsNormal mode asks for approval on risky changes. Bypass mode skips that gate.

Best prompts

refactor the auth module to use JWT explain why this request is failing @src/api.ts review the payment flow for risks and missing tests create a migration and update the data layer

Modes

NormalGood default when you want reviewable, approved file changes.
BypassBest for confident iteration when you do not want approval prompts.
PlanCreates a structured plan, asks follow-ups, then hands control back before implementation.

Useful commands

/model gpt-4o /tier a /cost /export /files /undo
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