“Accept all” is the button, or command, that applies every change an AI coding tool has proposed in one go. Instead of reviewing each edit, you take the whole set. In some tools you can also turn on a mode where edits are applied automatically as the model works.
What you are accepting is a diff. A diff is a list of changes to files: lines removed, usually shown in red, and lines added, usually shown in green, with a few unchanged lines around them for context. It is the same thing engineers read when they review each other’s pull requests. Reading one is a skill, and it gets quicker with practice.
You do not need to understand every line to get value from skimming. Look at which files changed. Ask whether that list makes sense for what you asked. A request to change a button color that also edits your database setup or deletes a test file deserves a question before you accept it. Watch for anything that touches passwords, API keys, payments or user data.
The best safety net is version control. Commit your work before asking for a big change, so if something breaks you can return to the last working version with one command. Then accepting all is a much smaller bet.
When a change is large, ask the model to summarize it in plain language and explain anything surprising. It will usually tell you. Accept all is a reasonable choice. It is just a better one with your eyes open.
In the wild
Before I hit accept all, why does this change touch the auth config? I only asked for a new settings page.
