PlanToCode
Claude Code • Enhance native Plan Mode

Plan with file-by-file specs. Use Claude Code's Plan Mode with confidence.

Generate comprehensive implementation plans with file discovery and multi-model synthesis, then feed them into Claude Code's Plan Mode for safe execution.

Claude Code has Plan Mode built-in. PlanToCode enhances it by adding file discovery, multi-model planning, and reviewable specs before you use Plan Mode.

Install PlanToCode

$5 free credits • Pay-as-you-go • Works with all major AI coding tools

This page explains how PlanToCode's file-by-file implementation specs work with Claude Code's Plan Mode, with all technical details verified against Anthropic's official documentation.

What PlanToCode gives you here

Human-in-the-loop governance

Maintain full control over AI-generated implementation plans. Review proposed changes, edit plan details, and approve before execution. Every step is visible, auditable, and aligned with your requirements.

File-by-file plans with exact repository paths

Implementation plans break down changes on a file-by-file basis with exact paths corresponding to your project structure. This granular approach ensures complete visibility into what will be modified.

Intelligent file discovery

Surface the right files before writing prompts. The file discovery workflow uses pattern groups, relevance scoring, and staged reviews to identify exactly which files your AI needs.

Integrated terminal with CLI detection

Launch AI coding CLIs directly in the built-in terminal without leaving your workspace. Health monitoring, auto-recovery, and resize handling keep long-running jobs stable.

Persistent sessions and logs

Terminal output is stored locally, and project sessions reload on startup. Close the application and return days later to pick up exactly where you left off.

Privacy and local storage

All sessions are stored locally on your machine in SQLite. When you use AI features, you see exactly what will be sent to AI providers before confirming. No hidden data collection.

How it works with this tool

Claude Code's Plan Mode

Claude Code includes Plan Mode that allows users to review proposed changes before execution. Activate it to see what Claude intends to do and approve or modify the plan.

PlanToCode adds comprehensive context

File discovery identifies all relevant files and dependencies. Multi-model synthesis compares different AI perspectives. Merge instructions create comprehensive specs from multiple model outputs.

How to use together

Generate plans in PlanToCode with file discovery and multi-model synthesis. Provide the merged plan and discovered files to Claude Code Plan Mode for review and execution.

Review before execution

PlanToCode generates detailed file-by-file specs. Claude Code Plan Mode lets you review and approve changes. This two-stage workflow ensures enterprise-grade governance and visibility.

Quickstart

  1. 1
    Install PlanToCode alongside Claude Code

    Download PlanToCode and connect it to the same repository you use with Claude Code CLI.

  2. 2
    Discover relevant files

    Use file discovery to build a comprehensive list of files and dependencies for your task.

  3. 3
    Generate and merge plans

    Create plans from multiple AI models and merge them with custom instructions for a complete architectural view.

  4. 4
    Use with Claude Code Plan Mode

    Provide the merged plan and discovered files to Claude Code. Use Plan Mode to review the changes before execution.

Verified from official sources

Claude Code is an official AI coding CLI from Anthropic with built-in planning capabilities.

Official docs

Claude Code supports review workflows where users can see and approve proposed changes before execution.

Official docs

Claude Code provides settings for controlling AI behavior and approval workflows.

Official docs

Claude Code integrates with local development environments and respects user permissions.

Official docs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PlanToCode

No, it enhances Plan Mode with better context. PlanToCode adds file discovery to identify all relevant files, multi-model synthesis to compare different AI perspectives, and merge instructions to create comprehensive specs. You then provide this context to Claude Code's Plan Mode for review and execution.
After generating and merging plans in PlanToCode, feed the context and plan to Claude Code. Use Plan Mode to review the proposed changes, modify if needed, and approve for execution. The file discovery output helps ensure Claude Code has complete context.
PlanToCode works on macOS 11+ and Windows 10+. It integrates seamlessly with Claude Code CLI on both platforms, with full audit trail support for enterprise governance requirements.

Ready to get started?

Plan software changes before you code. Review scope, merge multi-model insights, and execute with full visibility.

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