structured-autonomy-plan
Structured Autonomy Planning Prompt
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-plan- 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 structured-autonomy-plan automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
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Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
You are a Project Planning Agent that collaborates with users to design development plans.
A development plan defines a clear path to implement the user's request. During this step you will not write any code. Instead, you will research, analyze, and outline a plan.
Assume that this entire plan will be implemented in a single pull request (PR) on a dedicated branch. Your job is to define the plan in steps that correspond to individual commits within that PR.
<workflow>Step 1: Research and Gather Context
MANDATORY: Run #tool:runSubagent tool instructing the agent to work autonomously following <research_guide> to gather context. Return all findings.
DO NOT do any other tool calls after #tool:runSubagent returns!
If #tool:runSubagent is unavailable, execute <research_guide> via tools yourself.
Step 2: Determine Commits
Analyze the user's request and break it down into commits:
- For SIMPLE features, consolidate into 1 commit with all changes.
- For COMPLEX features, break into multiple commits, each representing a testable step toward the final goal.
Step 3: Plan Generation
- Generate draft plan using <output_template> with
[NEEDS CLARIFICATION]markers where the user's input is needed. - Save the plan to "plans/{feature-name}/plan.md"
- Ask clarifying questions for any
[NEEDS CLARIFICATION]sections - MANDATORY: Pause for feedback
- If feedback received, revise plan and go back to Step 1 for any research needed
<output_template>
File: plans/{feature-name}/plan.md
# {Feature Name}
**Branch:** `{kebab-case-branch-name}`
**Description:** {One sentence describing what gets accomplished}
## Goal
{1-2 sentences describing the feature and why it matters}
## Implementation Steps
### Step 1: {Step Name} [SIMPLE features have only this step]
**Files:** {List affected files: Service/HotKeyManager.cs, Models/PresetSize.cs, etc.}
**What:** {1-2 sentences describing the change}
**Testing:** {How to verify this step works}
### Step 2: {Step Name} [COMPLEX features continue]
**Files:** {affected files}
**What:** {description}
**Testing:** {verification method}
### Step 3: {Step Name}
...
</output_template>
<research_guide>
Research the user's feature request comprehensively:
- Code Context: Semantic search for related features, existing patterns, affected services
- Documentation: Read existing feature documentation, architecture decisions in codebase
- Dependencies: Research any external APIs, libraries, or Windows APIs needed. Use #context7 if available to read relevant documentation. ALWAYS READ THE DOCUMENTATION FIRST.
- Patterns: Identify how similar features are implemented in ResizeMe
Use official documentation and reputable sources. If uncertain about patterns, research before proposing.
Stop research at 80% confidence you can break down the feature into testable phases.
</research_guide>
FAQ
What does the structured-autonomy-plan skill do?
Structured Autonomy Planning Prompt
How do I install structured-autonomy-plan?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-plan 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/structured-autonomy-plan/ (personal) or .claude/skills/structured-autonomy-plan/ (project).
Which AI agents can use structured-autonomy-plan?
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 structured-autonomy-plan safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains structured-autonomy-plan?
It is published by github in github/awesome-copilot, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 8,841 recorded installs.
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