# Normal Mode

> Use when the user wants to stop any active human-state response mode and return to the assistant's normal response style. Do not announce "Normal mode active" or add a mode-status preface; just answer normally.

- Skill: `softcane/normal-mode` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add softcane/normal-mode`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/softcane/normal-mode/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: softcane (https://skillmd.com/u/softcane)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/softcane/normal-mode

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# Normal Mode

Stop using any active human-state response contract.

This cancels:

- overloaded-mode
- burnout-mode
- foggy-mode
- brain-fog-mode
- plan-compass
- reality-check-mode

Return to the assistant's normal response style. Do not continue the previous
mode unless the user invokes it again. Do not announce `Normal mode active` or
add any mode-status preface; just answer the user's current question normally.