When should I use this skill versus standard coding?

Use this skill for complex features, refactors, or multi-step work. You can skip it for simple bug fixes, typos, or documentation updates.

What does the Design-Plan-Implement skill do?

It provides a structured workflow for Claude to analyze feature requests, propose multiple architectural approaches, and create a detailed step-by-step implementation plan.

Does this skill support Test-Driven Development (TDD)?

Yes, the implementation phase of the workflow specifically encourages writing tests first before developing the feature logic.

How are tasks and plans stored?

Plans and tasks are stored locally in your repository under the .paircoder/ directory as YAML files, allowing for version-controlled project management.

Can I sync my Claude Code tasks to Trello?

Yes, this skill includes commands to sync your generated implementation plans and tasks directly to specific Trello lists.

Design, Plan, & Implement Workflow

Name: Design, Plan, & Implement Workflow
Author: BPSAI

byBPSAI

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms high-level feature requests into validated designs and granular, executable implementation plans.

About

The Design-Plan-Implement skill provides a rigorous architectural framework for Claude to handle complex software development tasks. It automates the transition from abstract ideas to concrete code by guiding the AI through a structured process of requirement clarification, technical trade-off analysis, and the generation of local YAML-based task tracking. By maintaining project state within the .paircoder directory and offering seamless Trello integration, it ensures that large-scale features and refactors are executed with professional-grade organization and technical consistency.

Key Features

Automated intent recognition to determine when a structured plan is required
Integrated task lifecycle management from pending to implementation and completion
2 GitHub stars
Technical approach comparison with pros and cons for informed decision-making
Local YAML-based task management stored directly within the repository
Bidirectional synchronization with Trello for external project tracking

Use Cases

Managing large-scale codebase refactors that require multi-step dependencies
Tracking development progress and project state directly within the codebase
Architecting and implementing complex new features from scratch

About

Key Features

Automated intent recognition to determine when a structured plan is required
Integrated task lifecycle management from pending to implementation and completion
2 GitHub stars
Technical approach comparison with pros and cons for informed decision-making
Local YAML-based task management stored directly within the repository
Bidirectional synchronization with Trello for external project tracking

Use Cases

Managing large-scale codebase refactors that require multi-step dependencies
Tracking development progress and project state directly within the codebase
Architecting and implementing complex new features from scratch