How does it estimate task complexity?

The skill uses Lines of Code (LOC) ranges (Trivial to Very Large) rather than time-based estimates to provide a more objective measure of technical effort and codebase impact.

Why does this skill enforce a docs-then-tests-then-code order?

This methodology ensures that the intended behavior is clearly defined and verification steps are established before any logic is written, which significantly reduces bugs and architectural drift.

Can this skill help with bug fixes?

Yes, it includes a dedicated section for bug reproduction steps, observed symptoms, and root cause hypotheses to ensure the fix addresses the underlying issue.

Is the plan compatible with project management tools?

The output is formatted in clean Markdown, making it perfect for copy-pasting into GitHub Issues, Jira tickets, or Linear tasks for team collaboration.

Implementation Planning Guide

Name: Implementation Planning Guide
Author: ayazhankadessova

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates detailed, file-specific implementation blueprints using a documentation-first and test-driven methodology.

The Implementation Planning Guide skill transforms high-level requirements into actionable, line-level technical blueprints for Claude Code. It enforces a rigorous 'Docs-then-Tests-then-Code' workflow, ensuring that every feature or bug fix is preceded by architectural design and verification planning. By using Lines of Code (LOC) for complexity estimation and requiring specific file paths and line ranges, it eliminates ambiguity and provides a clear roadmap that can be directly converted into GitHub issues or implementation tasks.

Key Features

01File-level specificity with exact line range mapping

02Structured bug reproduction and root cause analysis

03Complexity estimation based on Lines of Code (LOC)

04Strict Documentation-Tests-Code workflow enforcement

050 GitHub stars

06Standardized Markdown templates for technical blueprints

Use Cases

01Architecting complex feature refactors with multiple file dependencies

02Mapping out bug fixes with verified reproduction strategies

03Creating detailed technical specifications for GitHub issues

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add ayazhankadessova/essential-skills plan-guideline

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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