🟦 Strategic Proposal: A Dedicated Patch Mode and "Planner/Executor" Workflow 🟦

[AlpolyAlpoly]

---

Strategic Proposal: A "Patch" Mode and Enhanced In-Chat Controls

🟦 This strategic proposal outlines two distinct but interconnected improvements for KiloCode.

— The first is an immediate, powerful enhancement for the Gemini CLI workflow.
— The second is a long-term vision for a dedicated, new Patch mode.

— Both features are designed to coexist and enhance all stages of development,
— creating a more structured, powerful, and efficient coding paradigm.

---

🚀 Long-Term Vision: A Dedicated "Patch" Mode

— I understand that adding a new mode is a complex architectural task,
— requiring a deep rework of the core logic.

— This is a long-term vision that I hope the community can support and help realize.

— The ultimate goal is to introduce a new, first-class mode in KiloCode.
— I propose the name Patch.
— It would be placed alongside Architect, Code, and Debug.

Core Principles of the "Patch" Mode:

• Strictly Atomic Functionality

  • The Patch mode has one single purpose: to apply pre-planned changes.
  • It does not analyze, debug, or reason about the code.

• Standardized, Chunked Instruction Format

  • This is the key to its universal power and compatibility.
  • The "Planner" modes (Architect, Orchestrator) will generate these instructions.
  • Instructions must be simple, unambiguous, and broken into small chunks
  • (e.g., a maximum of 10 edits per single Patch call).
  • This ensures even the simplest models can succeed without error.

• Minimalist System Prompt

  • The Patch mode will use a unique, minimalist system prompt.
  • It will be focused exclusively on file modification tasks.
  • This is critical for saving context space and enabling wide model compatibility.

• Dedicated, Configurable API Channel

  • The Patch mode should have its own configurable API endpoint.
  • This allows users to connect to a wide range of services:
    • A curated list of free, high-quality models
    • via services like OpenRouter.
    • Such as Mistral: Mistral Small, Kimi Dev 72b, DeepSeek: R1.
    • Ultra-fast, specialized models for near-instant changes.
    • Such as Morph: V3 Large or Morph: V3 Fast.

• Strict Scope & Workflow Integration

  • The system will enforce a clean, logical workflow.
  • An Architect will not debug; it will offer to start a new session.
  • For example: "Build error detected. Start new Debug Session?"

---

↪️ Immediate Proposal: In-Chat Controls for the Gemini CLI

— As a practical first step and a powerful standalone feature,
— I propose implementing the "Planner/Executor" workflow
— using the Gemini CLI connection.

— Its massive 1 Million token context window solves the current system prompt problem,
— making this powerful workflow possible today.

— Crucially, this removes friction:

• No more navigating to the settings menu.
• No more confirming every minor change.

✅ Core In-Chat Controls & Presets

• An in-chat toggle for "thinking mode".
• In-chat menus for output and "thinking" token limits.
• A single-click button to instantly switch between:
  • Gemini 2.5 Pro ↔ Gemini 2.5 Flash.
• Ensure presets are persistent and do not reset on switching.

---

‼️ Rationale: The Strategic and Economic Imperative

— The terms "Planner" and "Executor" are used here metaphorically.
— They describe when it's optimal to use each model configuration.

• The Versatility of "Thinking-less" Mode

  • It's important to note that disabling the "thinking mode" is a versatile tool.
  • It is not exclusively for applying fast patches.
  • It is useful in any scenario where the developer has crafted a perfect,
  • detailed prompt and needs the model to execute it precisely,
  • without any creative deviation or unwanted interpretation.

• Unlocking the Power of Free Tiers

  • This workflow is perfectly aligned with modern API limits.
  • The OAuth-authenticated Gemini CLI offers:
    • Gemini 2.5 Pro: 150 requests/day (Ideal for "Planning").
    • Gemini 2.5 Flash: 1000 requests/day (Perfect for "Execution").
  • The ability to switch modes frequently without financial concern is a game-changer.

• The Ultimate Goal: A Free, Autonomous AI Coder

  • High competition ensures powerful free tiers will continue to exist.
  • By intelligently combining powerful "Planner" models
  • with fast, free "Executor" models,
  • this workflow creates the foundation for a
  • totally free, autonomous AI coding assistant within KiloCode.

---

🟦 User Story (Demonstrating the Full, Ideal Workflow)

— This story illustrates how the modes would interact in a real-world scenario.

1. Planning Phase (Architect)

   • The developer is in Architect mode, using Gemini 2.5 Pro.
   • Thinking Mode is ON for deep analysis.
   • The Architect outputs a clear plan, formatted in atomic chunks for Patch.

2. Execution Phase (Patch)

   • The developer triggers the Patch action.
   • The system uses a fast, free model like Gemini 2.5 Flash.
   • Thinking Mode is OFF for maximum speed.
   • The first chunk of changes is applied instantly.

3. Error & Workflow Diversion (Debug)

   • The developer runs a build, and a build error occurs.
   • The system detects this and prompts: "Build error detected. Start new Debug Session?"
   • Upon confirmation, a new, separate chat window opens in Debug mode,
   • pre-filled with the error context.

4. Resolution & Return (Debug → Architect)

   • In the Debug session, the developer uses Gemini 2.5 Pro to solve the problem.
   • The session outputs a new, corrected Patch plan.
   • The developer closes the debug window and returns to the main Architect chat.

5. Re-execution Phase (Patch)

   • Back in the main flow, the developer triggers Patch one last time.
   • The corrected changes are applied, and the build succeeds.

— This structured, multi-session workflow ensures each task is handled
— by the right tool in the right context,
— dramatically improving clarity, efficiency, and the quality of the final output.

[bhaktatejas922]

Morph is integrated already actually! you can enable it in the experimental settings