Claude Stealth Mode Directive for Autonomous AI Execution

Stealth Mode Directive for Claude

A Reddit user has shared their 'stealth mode' approach for getting the most out of Claude and other LLMs. The method involves forcing the AI into a mode where it operates silently and autonomously, delivering complete results without conversation output until the work is finished.

How Stealth Mode Works

When the user says "stealth mode", Claude applies these strict rules from the user's Claude.md file:

• Take full ownership — Be concise internally, think deeply, iterate on reasoning before committing to a direction, and deliver a complete one-shot result that requires no further input.
• No conversation output — Produce zero text in the conversation throughout the entire process. If important findings are discovered, capture them in insights/.
• Speak only when done — The only message to the user is a brief confirmation that the work is complete.
• Request permissions upfront only — At the very start, ask for all permissions needed to operate autonomously. No further questions after that point.

Practical Application

The user reports this approach works well across all stages of development including planning, execution, and diagnostics, but is particularly efficient when planning has already been completed and agreed upon. They note it works effectively even at high usage levels (98% usage) and functions across different Claude implementations including Claude Code, Antigravity, VS Code, and the Claudes inside Sigma or Lovable.

The user has been using this method for some time and finds it delivers brilliant results with minimal interaction, allowing the AI to focus entirely on execution rather than conversation.