Max Mode
Runs 2 to 8 candidate answers in parallel for a hard question and returns the one a judge picks.
Quick Answer & Overview
Max Mode is an open-source (MIT) OpenCode V2 plugin by @JadMadi. It resolves: Hard prompts benefit from several attempts, but generating them one at a time and comparing them by hand is slow and hides the reasoning.. Installed via opencode plugin add github:jadmadi/opencode-max-mode, it operates locally with 0% telemetry.
opencode plugin add github:jadmadi/opencode-max-mode Local manual setup:
Copy max-mode.ts into ~/.config/opencode/plugins/ and restart the TUI.
The Problem It Solves
Hard prompts benefit from several attempts, but generating them one at a time and comparing them by hand is slow and hides the reasoning.
Slash Commands
| Command | Description & Usage |
|---|---|
/max | Set the default best-of-N candidate count for the session. |
Registered Agent Tools
This plugin registers custom tools that OpenCode agents can invoke autonomously during execution:
best_of_n Design Guardrails & Limitations
Cost multiplies with the candidate count. It calls ctx.generate.text, so set MAX_MODE_MODEL on providers that reject transient generation.
Technical Specifications
- Target Host
- OpenCode V2 (CLI & TUI)
- Tested Runtime
- OpenCode
v2.0.16(builtUnder-2.0.16) - Artifact File
max-mode.ts- Version Scheme
- CalVer (YYYY.MM.MICRO) · Current:
v2026.9.0 - Default Install Path
~/.config/opencode/plugins/max-mode.ts- License
- MIT (Open Source)
- Last Updated
- 2026-09-25
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does Max Mode solve?
Hard prompts benefit from several attempts, but generating them one at a time and comparing them by hand is slow and hides the reasoning.
How do I install Max Mode in OpenCode V2?
Run the terminal command: `opencode plugin add github:jadmadi/opencode-max-mode`. The runtime clones the repository into `~/.config/opencode/plugins/max-mode.ts` and activates it in your next session. Alternatively: Copy max-mode.ts into ~/.config/opencode/plugins/ and restart the TUI.
What are the guardrails and limitations for Max Mode?
Cost multiplies with the candidate count. It calls ctx.generate.text, so set MAX_MODE_MODEL on providers that reject transient generation.
What slash commands does Max Mode provide?
/max (Set the default best-of-N candidate count for the session.)
What autonomous agent tools are registered by Max Mode?
This plugin provides the following autonomous tools for OpenCode agents: best_of_n.