Does this skill use rigid templates for every project?

No, it follows core planning principles rather than fixed templates, ensuring every plan is unique to the specific goal and tech stack.

Can I use this for both frontend and backend projects?

Yes, the skill adapts its planning logic and recommended scripts based on whether you are working on frontend, backend, mobile, or full-stack code.

How does the Plan Writing skill handle complex tasks?

It breaks down complex work into a maximum of 10 clear, specific tasks that can each be completed in minutes, preventing developer overwhelm.

What is the benefit of verification criteria in a plan?

Verification criteria provide a specific way to check if a task is actually done, such as running a specific CLI command or checking a UI element.

Where are the planning files stored?

Plan files are saved as dynamic Markdown files (e.g., feature-name.md) directly in the project root, never in hidden or temporary folders.

Plan Writing

Name: Plan Writing
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines complex development tasks by generating structured, actionable execution plans with clear verification criteria.

The Plan Writing skill is designed to improve developer productivity by breaking down ambitious goals into small, manageable tasks that take 2-5 minutes each. Instead of using rigid templates, it generates dynamic, project-specific plans saved directly to your project root as Markdown files. This ensures every feature implementation, refactoring effort, or bug fix follows a logical order with specific 'done' criteria, helping you maintain momentum and avoid scope creep during the development process.

Key Features

01Project-Aware Planning: Tailors plan content and scripts based on the specific tech stack and project type.

02Root-Level Management: Saves plans as task-slug.md in the project root for easy access and versioning.

03Logical Dependency Mapping: Sequences tasks to highlight the critical path and identify parallel work.

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05Granular Task Decomposition: Breaks work into 2-5 minute actionable items for steady progress.

06Dynamic Verification Criteria: Defines clear, verifiable outcomes for every step to ensure accuracy.

Use Cases

01Implementing complex new features that span multiple files and dependencies.

02Mapping out specific test and fix sequences for resolving complex software bugs.

03Managing multi-step refactoring processes to ensure architectural consistency.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter plan-writing

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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