plan

name	plan
description	Create a concise plan with risks and checkpoints before executing any changes.
compatibility	Designed for skills-compatible coding agents.
metadata	{"category":"planning","tags":["planning","checkpoints","risk"],"applies_to":["frontend","backend","cli","scripts","mobile"],"priority":"core","agents":["universal","codex"],"repo_shapes":["app","library","cli","scripts","monorepo"]}

Plan

Objective

• Frame the goal, constraints, and success criteria.
• Identify risks, unknowns, and checkpoints before acting.

When to use

• Before implementation or risky refactors.
• When scope is ambiguous or there are open questions.

Inputs

• User request and acceptance criteria.
• AGENTS.md and applicable rules/specs.
• Known constraints (time, tooling, environments).

Process

1. Restate the goal and constraints.
2. Identify unknowns; call out what must be clarified.
3. Propose 3-7 sequenced steps with clear outcomes.
4. Mark risks and mitigation/rollback ideas.
5. Define checkpoints to pause/confirm before proceeding.

Outputs

• Short plan (steps with expected outcomes).
• Risks and mitigations.
• Checkpoints or decision gates.

Edge cases

• If critical inputs are missing, stop and ask.
• Keep the plan lean; avoid over-specifying implementation details.