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name: vulcan-execution-modes
description: Canonical Vulcan execution mode taxonomy: Observe, Paper, Dry-Run, Confirm-Each, Auto-Execute. Use before launching strategies or live-capable perps flows.
---

# Vulcan Execution Modes

Canonical source: `../../vulcan-cli-master/skills/vulcan-execution-modes/SKILL.md`

Default user-facing mode is Paper unless the user explicitly selects a live mode. Live `confirm_each` and `auto_execute` require explicit approval and collected safety parameters.