Overview

Plan helps teams align on non-trivial tasks and complex strategies before coding. It guides information gathering, a drafted plan with objective, approach, steps, and verification, followed by clarifications and an approval step to ensure alignment. Planning is zero-impact and iteratively refined.

How This Skill Works

Start by gathering information from the codebase and dependencies. Draft a plan containing Objective, Approach, Steps, and Verification. Include at least three clarifying questions with proposed answers, then wait for user approval (empty response = go ahead) before implementing. Do not modify files during planning; iterate based on feedback and track progress with TODOs.

When to Use It

• Planning a non-trivial feature or change that spans multiple components
• Aligning on a complex implementation strategy with stakeholders
• Before refactoring or architectural changes to assess risk and approach
• Coordinating changes across teams or modules with dependencies
• Validating constraints and dependencies before starting implementation

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Gather information from the codebase and dependencies
2. Step 2: Draft a plan with Objective, Approach, Steps, and Verification
3. Step 3: Prepare at least 3 clarifying questions with proposed answers and await approval

Best Practices

• Gather information from the codebase and dependencies before drafting
• Draft a plan with clearly defined Objective, Approach, Steps, and Verification
• Include at least 3 clarifying questions with proposed answers
• Keep the plan zero-impact: do not modify files during planning
• Iterate on the plan and track progress with TODOs

Example Use Cases

• Plan adding a multi-service checkout flow that touches payments, inventory, and notifications
• Plan a UI/UX redesign requiring alignment with product goals and accessibility
• Plan a database migration with incremental steps and rollback verification
• Plan integration with a new third-party API, including rate limits and retries
• Plan a performance optimization with measurable verifications and rollback criteria

Frequently Asked Questions