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+# Default Mode Change Summary
+
+## Request
+
+Change the default mode from "Code" to "Architect" for new users installing the app for the first time.
+
+## Current Status: ✅ COMPLETED
+
+The change has already been successfully implemented in the codebase.
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+### Key File: `src/shared/modes.ts`
+
+- **Line 124**: `export const defaultModeSlug = "architect"`
+- This setting controls the default mode for new users
+
+### Available Modes
+
+The system supports the following modes (in order):
+
+1. **code** - 💻 Code: Write, modify, and refactor code
+2. **architect** - 🏗️ Architect: Plan and design before implementation (**DEFAULT**)
+3. **ask** - ❓ Ask: Get answers and explanations
+4. **debug** - 🪲 Debug: Diagnose and fix software issues
+5. **orchestrator** - 🪃 Orchestrator: Coordinate tasks across multiple modes
+
+### Architect Mode Configuration
+
+- **Role**: Experienced technical leader who is inquisitive and an excellent planner
+- **Purpose**: Gather information and create detailed plans for accomplishing tasks
+- **Tools**: Read files, edit markdown files only, browser access, MCP tools
+- **Workflow**: Information gathering → Planning → User approval → Implementation in other modes
+
+## Verification
+
+- ✅ `defaultModeSlug` is set to "architect" in `src/shared/modes.ts`
+- ✅ "architect" is a valid mode slug in the modes array
+- ✅ All references to `defaultModeSlug` throughout the codebase will use "architect"
+- ✅ Build completes successfully with no errors
+- ✅ Test mocks are isolated and don't affect the actual default behavior
+
+## Impact
+
+New users installing the app will now start in **Architect mode** instead of Code mode, encouraging them to:
+
+1. Gather context about their tasks
+2. Ask clarifying questions
+3. Create detailed implementation plans
+4. Get user approval before switching to implementation modes
+
+This change promotes better planning and reduces the likelihood of rushing into implementation without proper understanding of requirements.
diff --git a/src/shared/modes.ts b/src/shared/modes.ts
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--- a/src/shared/modes.ts
+++ b/src/shared/modes.ts
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ export const modes: readonly ModeConfig[] = [
 ] as const
 
 // Export the default mode slug
-export const defaultModeSlug = modes[0].slug
+export const defaultModeSlug = "architect"
 
 // Helper functions
 export function getModeBySlug(slug: string, customModes?: ModeConfig[]): ModeConfig | undefined {