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Confusing blocking behavior and incorrect guidance from ask question tool

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Description

Confusing blocking behavior and incorrect guidance from ask question tool related to planning

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- pretty sure I was not even in plan mode when I sent the initial request - so confusing that it claimed I was
- edits do sometimes get made while in plan mode from my experience, and if not, it'll usually just create a plan for making those edits. so confusing this was surfaced as a blocker at all
- switching modes in the middle of a session, esp with an active question open like this is not possible
- shift+tab shortcut for switching modes is also outdated for ghcp app - although it may still the case for CLI

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.25 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26100 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 13 |

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported behavior in the /chat path using app version 1.0.25 on Windows, checking planning-mode guidance, edits, active questions, and mode switching. Compare the displayed instructions with the actual behavior, including the shift+tab shortcut. Done means the guidance and blocking state accurately reflect the current app behavior and supported mode switching.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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