Last update: December 29th, 2025

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In short: Plan mode lets you talk through your idea with the AI before anything gets built. You explain what you want, answer a few simple questions, and align on the plan first. Then the app gets generated with much better context.

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Planning mode is a short conversation before building.

Instead of jumping straight into generation, Shipper slows things down just enough to make sure the idea is clear. You describe what you want to build, and the AI asks a few focused questions to understand scope, structure, and intent.

Nothing is built during this phase. It is purely about alignment.

How the “Plan” mode works in Shipper

1. Turn on “Plan”
2. Explain what you want to build in your own words
3. Answer a few clarifying questions from the AI
4. Once everything feels right, move on to building

That’s it. No long specs, no technical jargon.

What this mode helps with

• Clarifying what the app actually does
• Defining scope before generation