The plain-English version
A mode that reports intended effects without applying the changes it represents.
Why it matters
It can make file operations or bulk updates reviewable before execution.
Let’s make it click
A renaming tool lists old and proposed paths and identifies collisions without moving files.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
A dry run should clearly state its limits; it may not predict changes caused by external state moving afterward.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Microsoft documents WhatIf/ShouldProcess and warns that correct implementation matters. The entry appropriately describes preview limitations rather than a future-execution guarantee.