Patterns · Vol. 13

Pattern

Undo-first design

Let the agent act on routine operations without explicit approval, with a clear path to undo if the action is wrong. Reduce friction for the common case while preserving the user's control over outcomes.

Classification — UX pattern of allowing fast action with rollback rather than slow confirmed action.

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