Is AFK mode safe for autonomous execution?

Yes, it is designed with safety in mind by using a tiered system that explicitly limits tool access to only what is required for the chosen mode.

Can I set a custom status message while in AFK mode?

Yes, you can provide a message with the command, such as '/afk plan "Exploring the API architecture"', to document the session's purpose.

What is AFK mode in Claude Code?

AFK mode allows Claude to continue working on specific tasks with restricted tool permissions while you are away from your computer, ensuring progress continues safely.

How do I review what Claude did while I was AFK?

Use the '/afk review' command to inspect planning documents, completed actions, and any blocked operations that occurred during the session.

What are the different AFK permission tiers?

Tiers include 'full' (no tools), 'plan' (read-only), 'research' (read + web), and 'monitor' (read + bash) to strictly control Claude's capabilities.

AFK Mode Manager

Name: AFK Mode Manager
Author: dhofheinz

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages Claude's autonomy and tool access levels through tiered permissions while you are away from your keyboard.

About

AFK Mode Manager provides a structured framework for stepping away from your terminal while Claude continues to perform tasks within safe, user-defined boundaries. By implementing tiered access modes—ranging from read-only planning to monitored bash execution—this skill ensures that Claude remains productive during your absence without exceeding its intended authority. It includes robust session tracking and review capabilities, allowing you to audit planning documents and blocked actions once you return, maintaining full transparency over autonomous operations.

Key Features

Persistent session status and statistics tracking
Tiered access control (Full, Plan, Research, and Monitor modes)
7 GitHub stars
Granular tool permission management for Read, Web, and Bash tools
Customizable AFK status messages for better context
Post-session review of autonomous planning and blocked actions

Use Cases

Monitoring long-running processes with limited bash access during an absence
Setting Claude to read-only planning mode to map out architecture while you step away
Enabling Claude to perform deep codebase research while you are in a meeting

About

Key Features

Persistent session status and statistics tracking
Tiered access control (Full, Plan, Research, and Monitor modes)
7 GitHub stars
Granular tool permission management for Read, Web, and Bash tools
Customizable AFK status messages for better context
Post-session review of autonomous planning and blocked actions

Use Cases

Monitoring long-running processes with limited bash access during an absence
Setting Claude to read-only planning mode to map out architecture while you step away
Enabling Claude to perform deep codebase research while you are in a meeting