Plan Approval Gates for Multi-Step Plans
When the AI creates a multi-step plan using workspace.plan, you can require it to present the full plan and wait for your approval before executing any steps. This gives you oversight and control over complex operations.
What is a plan approval gate?
A plan approval gate is a checkpoint where the AI must stop and wait for you to review and approve a plan before it can begin execution. The AI creates the plan, shows you all the steps, and then pauses. You review the plan, and if it looks good, you tell the AI to proceed.
How to enable plan approval gates:
- Open the Dashboard Settings → AI tab
- In the “AI Intelligence” section, find the “Require Plan Approval” toggle
- Turn it on (green)
Now, whenever the AI creates a workspace plan, it will wait for your approval before executing.
What happens with plan approval enabled:
You: “Create a player character system with movement, jumping, and camera controls”
AI: “I’ve created a plan with 3 phases and 12 tasks. Here’s the breakdown:
Phase 1: Core Movement (4 tasks)
– Create PlayerController script
– Implement WASD movement
– Add rigidbody physics
– Test basic movement
Phase 2: Jumping System (4 tasks)
– Add jump input detection
– Implement jump force
– Add ground check
– Test jumping mechanics
Phase 3: Camera Controls (4 tasks)
– Create CameraController script
– Implement mouse look
– Add camera smoothing
– Test camera movement
This plan is ready for your approval. Would you like me to proceed?”
You: “Yes, proceed with the plan”
AI: “Starting execution. Beginning Phase 1, Task 1…”
What happens with plan approval disabled:
When plan approval is turned off, the AI creates the plan and immediately begins execution without waiting for your confirmation. You’ll see the plan details, but the AI doesn’t pause.
AI: “I’ve created a plan with 3 phases and 12 tasks. Beginning execution now. Starting Phase 1, Task 1: Create PlayerController script…”
When to use plan approval gates:
- Enable approval when working on critical features, unfamiliar systems, or large refactorings where you want to review the approach before execution
- Disable approval when you trust the AI’s planning and want maximum automation without interruptions
Approval gates work with the Autonomy Slider:
Plan approval gates and the Autonomy Slider work together:
- Cautious (0-49) + Approval ON — AI confirms each major step AND waits for plan approval. Maximum oversight.
- Balanced (50-79) + Approval ON — AI works independently within approved plans but pauses for user comments and plan approval
- High (80-100) + Approval OFF — AI creates and executes plans autonomously. Minimum oversight.
You can mix and match these settings to find the right balance for your workflow.
