How does it help with technical decision-making?

It forces the consideration of at least 2-3 realistic approaches for every major decision, framing them as trade-offs rather than simple pro/con lists to ensure a balanced recommendation.

What is the primary purpose of the planner-design-k skill?

It provides a standardized design thinking framework that helps Claude evaluate software projects through the lenses of product outcomes, system architecture, and code maintainability.

What kind of diagrams does this skill support?

The skill encourages the use of component diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and dependency graphs to clarify system interactions.

Can I manually invoke the planner-design-k skill?

No, this is a non-invocable knowledge skill. It acts as a background framework that Claude uses to improve its reasoning and planning when you ask it to design or build software.

How does this skill handle architectural changes?

It mandates a 'diagram first' approach, requiring visual representations of data flows, sequences, and component boundaries before discussing implementation details.

Planner: Design Thinking

Name: Planner: Design Thinking
Author: JSai23

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides a structured framework for evaluating product outcomes, system architecture, and code structure trade-offs.

The planner-design-k skill acts as a cognitive framework for Claude, guiding it to approach software development from a holistic design perspective. It shifts focus from simple implementation to deeper concerns, starting with user-centric product outcomes and moving through system-level boundaries, data flows, and visual diagramming. By enforcing a 'diagram first' approach and prioritizing simple, maintainable code over complex abstractions, this skill ensures that technical decisions are made with a clear understanding of the 'blast radius' and long-term trade-offs. It is an essential knowledge layer for developers who want AI assistance that thinks like a senior architect.

Key Features

01Structured trade-off evaluation comparing 2-3 realistic implementation approaches

02Visual-first architectural planning using component, sequence, and data flow diagrams

03Focus on observable user behaviors rather than just implementation details

041 GitHub stars

05Dependency and boundary mapping to identify potential system-wide impacts

06Multi-layered design analysis spanning product, system, and code levels

Use Cases

01Mapping out complex system architectures before writing any implementation code

02Refining product requirements into concrete technical specifications and boundaries

03Evaluating the long-term trade-offs of different technical solutions for a new feature

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jsai23/claude-tooling planner-design-k

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Structured trade-off evaluation comparing 2-3 realistic implementation approaches

02Visual-first architectural planning using component, sequence, and data flow diagrams

03Focus on observable user behaviors rather than just implementation details

041 GitHub stars

05Dependency and boundary mapping to identify potential system-wide impacts

06Multi-layered design analysis spanning product, system, and code levels

Use Cases

01Mapping out complex system architectures before writing any implementation code

02Refining product requirements into concrete technical specifications and boundaries

03Evaluating the long-term trade-offs of different technical solutions for a new feature