Software Planning Tool FAQs

Name: Software Planning Tool
Author: NightTrek

Question 1

What is the Software Planning Tool?

Accepted Answer

The Software Planning Tool is an interactive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate software development planning. It helps break down complex projects into manageable tasks, track progress, and maintain detailed development plans.

Question 2

What tools are available within the Software Planning Tool?

Accepted Answer

The tool offers functionalities like `start_planning` (start a new planning session), `add_todo` (add a new todo item), `get_todos` (retrieve all todos), `update_todo_status` (update todo completion status), `save_plan` (save the current plan), and `remove_todo` (remove a todo item).

Question 3

What are the key features of the Software Planning Tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include interactive planning session management, todo creation, updating, and tracking, task complexity scoring, code snippet inclusion in task descriptions, and detailed implementation plan saving and management.

Question 4

What is the benefit of using complexity scoring for tasks?

Accepted Answer

Assigning complexity scores to tasks allows for better estimation of effort and resources required, aiding in more accurate project timelines and resource allocation.

Question 5

How do I install the Software Planning Tool?

Accepted Answer

You can install the Software Planning Tool automatically via Smithery using the command: `npx -y @smithery/cli install @NightTrek/Software-planning-mcp --client claude`. Manual installation instructions are also available in the README.

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