What design principles does the Planning skill follow?

It strictly adheres to YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It), KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) to ensure maintainable results.

Can this skill help with existing codebases?

Yes, it includes a dedicated 'Codebase Understanding' phase to analyze existing patterns and ensure new designs are compatible with the current environment.

Does this skill automatically generate production code?

No, this skill is focused exclusively on the research and planning phase to ensure a solid architectural foundation before implementation begins.

How are the generated plans structured?

Plans are organized into a standardized directory structure containing research reports, codebase scout findings, and phase-specific documentation.

Are the plans detailed enough for junior developers?

One of the core quality standards of this skill is to provide task breakdowns and documentation detailed enough for junior developers to follow successfully.

Technical Planning & Architecture

Name: Technical Planning & Architecture
Author: wollfoo

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Productivity & Workflow

Architects comprehensive technical implementation plans and roadmaps focused on scalability, security, and maintainability.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a technical architect, guiding users through a structured process to design complex systems and feature roadmaps before any code is written. It follows a rigorous workflow—from codebase analysis and deep-dive research to trade-off synthesis—ensuring every plan adheres to YAGNI, KISS, and DRY principles. By producing standardized documentation and task breakdowns, it bridge the gap between abstract requirements and actionable development phases, making it ideal for managing large-scale technical projects and ensuring long-term code quality.

Key Features

Technical trade-off evaluation and architectural solution design
Strict enforcement of YAGNI, KISS, and DRY design principles
Comprehensive directory-based plan organization for research and reports
0 GitHub stars
Detailed task breakdowns optimized for junior and senior developer implementation
Standardized multi-phase planning workflow (Research, Analysis, Synthesis, Design)

Use Cases

Evaluating multiple technical approaches to find the most maintainable solution
Designing the system architecture for new features or infrastructure migrations
Breaking down high-level business requirements into specific, actionable technical tasks

About

Key Features

Technical trade-off evaluation and architectural solution design
Strict enforcement of YAGNI, KISS, and DRY design principles
Comprehensive directory-based plan organization for research and reports
0 GitHub stars
Detailed task breakdowns optimized for junior and senior developer implementation
Standardized multi-phase planning workflow (Research, Analysis, Synthesis, Design)

Use Cases

Evaluating multiple technical approaches to find the most maintainable solution
Designing the system architecture for new features or infrastructure migrations
Breaking down high-level business requirements into specific, actionable technical tasks