plan

name	plan
description	Plan mode for writing structured markdown implementation plans without executing code.
metadata	{"version":"1.0.0","author":"erebus","tags":["software-development","planning","architecture"]}

Plan Mode

Use this skill to create structured implementation plans before coding.

When to Use

• User says "plan", "create a plan", or "think about how to"
• Before starting a complex implementation
• When the user wants to review the approach before execution
• For architecture and design decisions

Plan Format

# Implementation Plan: [Title]

## Goal
[One-sentence description of what we're building]

## Tasks

- [ ] Task 1: [Description]
  - Files: `path/to/file.py`
  - Changes: [What changes]
- [ ] Task 2: [Description]
  - Files: `path/to/other.py`
  - Changes: [What changes]

## Risks
- [Potential issues and mitigations]

## Testing Strategy
- [How to verify the implementation]

Process

1. Analyze: Understand the full scope of what's needed
2. Decompose: Break into atomic tasks (2-5 min each)
3. Order: Arrange tasks in dependency order
4. Document: Write the plan with exact file paths
5. Review: Present the plan for user approval