ring-planning-small-features

name	ring:planning-small-features
description	Planning the lightweight 4-gate Small Track pre-dev workflow (research, PRD, TRD, plan) with human approval and state tracking at each gate. Use for features under 2 days that reuse existing patterns and add no new dependencies, data models, or services. Skip for larger or complex features — use ring:planning-large-features instead. Plans only — no edits.

Small Track Pre-Dev Workflow (4 Gates)

When to use

• Feature takes <2 days to implement
• Uses existing architecture patterns
• Doesn't add new external dependencies
• Doesn't create new data models/entities
• Doesn't require multi-service integration
• Can be completed by a single developer

Skip when

• Feature is complex (>=2 days) - use ring:planning-large-features instead
• Adds new dependencies, data models, or architecture patterns

Sequence

Runs before: ring:running-dev-cycle, ring:executing-plans

Related

Complementary: ring:planning-large-features, ring:creating-worktrees, ring:product-designer + ring:validating-ux-completeness (standalone UX step, recommended when feature has UI) Skills orchestrated:

• ring:researching-features
• ring:writing-prds
• ring:writing-trds
• ring:writing-plans

Running the Small Track pre-development workflow for features that take <2 days, use existing patterns, add no new external dependencies, create no new data models, require no multi-service integration, and can be completed by a single developer.

For complex features (any of the above false), use ring:planning-large-features instead.

Gate Map

Gate	Skill