
writing-plans
Use after brainstorming/design phase to create detailed implementation plans. Creates step-by-step plans clear enough for execution by any developer.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/bbeierle12/skill-mcp-claude --skill writing-plans- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads writing-plans automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Writing Plans
Core Principle
Write plans clear enough for an enthusiastic junior engineer with poor taste, no judgement, no project context, and an aversion to testing to follow.
Plan Structure
Save plans to: docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature-name>.md
# [Feature Name] Implementation Plan
> **For Claude:** Use executing-plans skill to implement this plan task-by-task.
## Overview
Brief description of what we're building and why.
## Prerequisites
- [ ] Dependency 1 installed
- [ ] Service 2 running
- [ ] Access to X configured
## Tasks
### Task 1: [Descriptive Name]
**File:** `path/to/file.ts`
**Test:** `path/to/file.test.ts`
#### Test First (RED)
```typescript
// Exact test code to write
describe('FeatureName', () => {
it('should do specific thing', () => {
// Arrange
// Act
// Assert
});
});
Implementation (GREEN)
// Exact implementation code
export function featureName() {
// Implementation
}
Verification
npm test -- --grep "FeatureName"
# Expected: 1 passing
Task 2: [Next Task]
...
Integration Tests
After all tasks complete:
# Commands to run
npm run test:integration
Manual Verification
Steps to manually verify the feature works:
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Expected result
Rollback Plan
If something goes wrong:
git revert HEAD- ...
## Plan Quality Checklist
### Every Task Must Have:
- [ ] Exact file paths
- [ ] Complete code (not "add validation")
- [ ] Test written BEFORE implementation
- [ ] Verification command with expected output
- [ ] Clear success criteria
### Plan Must Include:
- [ ] Prerequisites listed
- [ ] Tasks in dependency order
- [ ] Integration test at end
- [ ] Rollback instructions
## Writing Guidelines
### Be Explicit
❌ "Add error handling"
✅ "Wrap the API call in try/catch, log errors with context, return null on failure"
### Be Complete
❌ "Update the config"
✅ ```json
{
"setting": "value",
"newSetting": "newValue"
}
Be Ordered
Tasks should be executable in sequence:
- No forward dependencies
- Each task builds on previous
- Tests pass after each task
Execution Handoff
After saving the plan, offer execution choice:
"Plan complete and saved. Two execution options:
1. Subagent-Driven (this session)
- Fresh subagent per task
- Review between tasks
- Fast iteration
2. Parallel Session (separate)
- Open new session with executing-plans skill
- Batch execution with checkpoints
Which approach?"
DRY, YAGNI, TDD Reminders
Include at top of every plan:
## Remember
- Exact file paths always
- Complete code in plan (not "add validation")
- Exact commands with expected output
- DRY, YAGNI, TDD, frequent commits
Anti-Patterns
Don't Do This
- Vague task descriptions
- Missing file paths
- Incomplete code snippets
- Implementation before tests
- No verification steps
- Assuming context
FAQ
What does the writing-plans skill do?
Use after brainstorming/design phase to create detailed implementation plans. Creates step-by-step plans clear enough for execution by any developer.
How do I install writing-plans?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/bbeierle12/skill-mcp-claude --skill writing-plans in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/writing-plans/ (personal) or .claude/skills/writing-plans/ (project).
Which AI agents can use writing-plans?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is writing-plans safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains writing-plans?
It is published by bbeierle12 in bbeierle12/skill-mcp-claude. It has 79 recorded installs.
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