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

Yes, it explicitly structures tasks to write a failing test, verify the failure, implement minimal code, and then verify the pass for every component.

Why should I use the writing-plans skill before coding?

It ensures a structured approach, identifies potential blockers early, and creates a clear audit trail of the intended architecture and testing strategy before any code is written.

Can I execute these plans automatically?

Yes, once a plan is created, the skill offers options to execute tasks via subagents in the current session or via the executing-plans skill in a parallel session.

What level of detail do the generated plans provide?

Plans include exact file paths, line numbers, specific code snippets, shell commands for testing, and expected output for every individual step.

Where are the implementation plans saved?

All plans are automatically saved as Markdown files in the docs/plans/ directory using a date-prefixed naming convention for easy tracking.

Technical Implementation Planner

Name: Technical Implementation Planner
Author: aimskr

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates granular, step-by-step implementation plans for complex software tasks to ensure structured development and rigorous testing.

The Writing Plans skill streamlines the development lifecycle by requiring a comprehensive implementation plan before any code is modified. It forces the identification of specific file paths, test cases, and minimal implementation steps based on TDD, DRY, and YAGNI principles. By breaking down features into bite-sized, 2-5 minute tasks with exact commands and expected outputs, it provides a clear roadmap that can be executed by subagents or in parallel sessions, ensuring high code quality and standardized documentation within the project repository.

Key Features

01Enforced Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflow with failure/success verification

02Detailed context including exact file paths and Git commit commands

03Seamless handoff to subagent-driven or parallel execution modes

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05Granular task breakdown into 2-5 minute actionable steps

06Automated plan documentation stored in structured Markdown files

Use Cases

01Planning multi-file feature implementations with strict architectural requirements

02Onboarding developers or AI agents to complex codebases with zero context

03Standardizing project workflows to ensure frequent commits and unit test coverage

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add aimskr/aims-claude-toolkit writing-plans

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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