Can Claude execute the plans it creates?

Yes, the skill includes a handoff mechanism that allows Claude to execute the plan task-by-task using subagents or specialized execution skills.

How does this skill handle testing?

It strictly follows Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, requiring steps for writing failing tests, verifying failure, and then writing minimal code to pass.

What is the primary benefit of the Writing Plans skill?

It breaks down complex features into tiny, manageable tasks that include specific code, tests, and commands, making it easy for any developer to implement them without deep codebase context.

Where are the implementation plans saved?

Plans are automatically saved as Markdown files in the .work/ directory using a timestamped and feature-specific filename for easy tracking.

Does it work with any programming language?

Yes, Writing Plans is language-agnostic and generates tasks based on the specific tech stack and file structures defined during the planning phase.

Writing Plans

Name: Writing Plans
Author: cipherstash

bycipherstash

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates hyper-detailed, TDD-focused implementation plans that break complex designs into bite-sized, context-free engineering tasks.

About

The Writing Plans skill bridges the gap between high-level architectural design and concrete execution by generating comprehensive, step-by-step implementation guides. Optimized for developers or AI subagents who may lack deep domain context, it enforces rigorous engineering standards such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), DRY principles, and frequent commits. Each plan provides exact file paths, full code snippets, and specific verification commands, ensuring that complex features are built incrementally and reliably with minimal ambiguity.

Key Features

TDD-first task structure with explicit failing and passing test steps
4 GitHub stars
Bite-sized task granularity designed for 2-5 minute execution cycles
Automatic generation of exact file paths and complete code examples
Integrated execution handoff for subagent-driven or parallel development
Standardized plan documentation saved to a dedicated worktree directory

Use Cases

Onboarding developers to unfamiliar codebases through granular, guided implementation
Converting architectural brainstorming sessions into actionable engineering roadmaps
Structuring complex refactoring projects into safe, test-verified incremental commits

About

Key Features

TDD-first task structure with explicit failing and passing test steps
4 GitHub stars
Bite-sized task granularity designed for 2-5 minute execution cycles
Automatic generation of exact file paths and complete code examples
Integrated execution handoff for subagent-driven or parallel development
Standardized plan documentation saved to a dedicated worktree directory

Use Cases

Onboarding developers to unfamiliar codebases through granular, guided implementation
Converting architectural brainstorming sessions into actionable engineering roadmaps
Structuring complex refactoring projects into safe, test-verified incremental commits