| name | writing-plans |
| description | Use when you have a spec or requirements for a multi-step task, before touching code. Creates bite-sized TDD implementation plans with dependency tracking. |
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- When you have specs/requirements for multi-step work
- Before any implementation begins
Task Structure
Each task follows: Write failing test -> Verify fail -> Implement minimal code -> Verify pass -> Commit
Plan Format
- Header: Goal, Architecture, Tech Stack
- Tasks with exact file paths and complete code
- TDD steps with expected output
- Task persistence via
.tasks.json
Execution Handoff
After plan is written, choose:
- Subagent-Driven - Fresh agent per task with two-stage review
- Batch Execution - Execute in batches with human checkpoints
Agents Used
- Process agents defined in
writing-plans.js
Tool Use
Invoke via babysitter process: methodologies/superpowers/writing-plans