AcceptEdits Mode: Speeding up Refactoring

AcceptEdits mode is the sweet spot for developers who have already reviewed a plan and want Claude to execute it without interruption.

Behavior

In addition to read-only tools, it automatically allows:

• File Edits
• FS Commands: mkdir, touch, rm, rmdir, mv, cp, sed.

Constraints

• Scope: Only affects the current working directory and additionalDirectories.
• Protected Paths: Still prompts if it tries to touch .git or .claude.
• Non-FS Commands: Commands like npm install or curl still prompt for approval.

Status Bar Indicator: ⏵⏵ accept edits on

Typical Workflow

You've reviewed a 10-file refactoring plan. You don't want to press 'y' for every single edit. You switch to acceptEdits and watch Claude work. You can review the changes afterward using git diff.