Does Think Ahead modify my code automatically?

No, it serves as a thinking partner. It provides recommendations and plans, but implementation is left to the worker instance or the developer.

Is this skill useful for team coordination?

Yes, it helps maintain a clear 'arc' of development, making it easier to stay synchronized when working on multiple features or complex architectures.

How do I activate the Think Ahead skill?

You can trigger the skill by typing 'think ahead' in your Claude Code interface whenever you need a strategic overview of your progress.

What information does the skill use to plan?

It reads your current branch, staged changes, unstaged work, and the last 10 commits to provide an accurate summary of your project's state.

Can this skill help prevent development bottlenecks?

Yes, it is specifically designed to spot external blockers such as missing cloud credentials or infrastructure dependencies before they stall your work.

Think Ahead

Name: Think Ahead
Author: majiayu000

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Productivity & Workflow

Analyzes project state and provides strategic planning to coordinate upcoming tasks and identify blockers.

About

Think Ahead acts as a strategic partner for Claude Code, bridging the gap between implementation and planning. By analyzing git status, recent commits, and current diffs, it helps you maintain project momentum during strategic pauses. It maps the trajectory of your work, identifies dependencies, and flags potential blockers like missing credentials or infrastructure requirements, ensuring that every coding session is guided by a clear, prioritized roadmap.

Key Features

64 GitHub stars
Trajectory mapping based on recent commit patterns and progress
Dependency mapping to determine the most logical build order
Blocker detection for environment setup and external dependencies
Automated git state analysis including staged and unstaged changes
Prioritized strategic recommendations for upcoming work cycles

Use Cases

Identifying environment gaps or missing credentials before starting integration tasks
Aligning execution with project goals during complex, multi-stage refactors
Planning the next development phase after completing a core feature

About

Key Features

64 GitHub stars
Trajectory mapping based on recent commit patterns and progress
Dependency mapping to determine the most logical build order
Blocker detection for environment setup and external dependencies
Automated git state analysis including staged and unstaged changes
Prioritized strategic recommendations for upcoming work cycles

Use Cases

Identifying environment gaps or missing credentials before starting integration tasks
Aligning execution with project goals during complex, multi-stage refactors
Planning the next development phase after completing a core feature