Can I stop a session and resume it later?

Absolutely. UltraPlan CT maintains a STATE.md file in the .ultraplan directory. If you stop the process, re-running the command will automatically detect your progress and resume from the last completed phase.

What is the difference between UltraPlan and UltraPlan CT?

UltraPlan CT enhances the standard UltraPlan pipeline by integrating 11 specific 'Clear Thought' frameworks, such as First Principles and Visual Reasoning, at critical stages of the planning process.

What kind of output does this skill provide?

It generates a dedicated .ultraplan folder containing a Discovery log, Research findings, a complete PRD, a technical implementation plan, and architecture diagrams.

Does UltraPlan CT work with existing codebases?

Yes, the skill includes a codebase detection step that analyzes your current tech stack, frameworks, and patterns to ensure the generated plan is compatible with your project.

How long does the planning process take?

The process is thorough and involves 40-70 discovery questions. While it takes more time upfront, it significantly reduces development errors and mid-project pivots by providing a rigorous blueprint.

UltraPlan CT (Clear Thought)

Name: UltraPlan CT (Clear Thought)
Author: Ankurjain1121

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Orchestrates a rigorous 6-phase planning pipeline enhanced by 11 structured thinking frameworks to turn ideas into production-ready technical plans.

UltraPlan CT is an advanced orchestration skill for Claude Code that bridges the gap between a vague concept and a fully-vetted implementation strategy. It combines the structured 6-phase UltraPlan pipeline—covering discovery, research, and validation—with the Clear Thought framework’s 11 cognitive models. By applying First Principles, the Scientific Method, and Multi-Persona Reviews, this skill ensures that every technical decision is justified and every edge case is explored. It is the ultimate tool for developers who need high-confidence blueprints, detailed PRDs, and architecture diagrams before beginning the coding process.

Características Principales

01Deep Discovery Protocol: Exhaustive requirement gathering using 40-70 structured questions.

020 GitHub stars

03State Persistence: Automatically saves progress to an .ultraplan directory for easy pausing and resuming.

0411 Integrated Thinking Frameworks: Applies Mental Models, Design Patterns, and Metacognitive Monitoring.

056-Phase Implementation Pipeline: Managed workflow from initial UNDERSTAND to final OUTPUT.

06Hypothesis-Driven Research: Uses scientific methods to evaluate tech stacks and architectural trade-offs.

Casos de Uso

01Generating comprehensive Technical Design Documents (TDD) and PRDs for existing codebases.

02Performing architectural pre-mortems to identify and mitigate technical debt before development starts.

03Architecting complex greenfield projects from a simple plain-English description.

Características Principales

01Deep Discovery Protocol: Exhaustive requirement gathering using 40-70 structured questions.

020 GitHub stars

03State Persistence: Automatically saves progress to an .ultraplan directory for easy pausing and resuming.

0411 Integrated Thinking Frameworks: Applies Mental Models, Design Patterns, and Metacognitive Monitoring.

056-Phase Implementation Pipeline: Managed workflow from initial UNDERSTAND to final OUTPUT.

06Hypothesis-Driven Research: Uses scientific methods to evaluate tech stacks and architectural trade-offs.

Casos de Uso

01Generating comprehensive Technical Design Documents (TDD) and PRDs for existing codebases.

02Performing architectural pre-mortems to identify and mitigate technical debt before development starts.

03Architecting complex greenfield projects from a simple plain-English description.