Does flow-next-plan write source code?

No, this skill focuses exclusively on the planning and design phase. It generates epics, specs, and tasks but does not modify your application's source code.

What is flowctl and do I need to install it?

flowctl is a utility bundled with the plugin used for task tracking. You do not need to install it globally; the skill calls it directly from the plugin root.

Can I use external tools for the review process?

Yes, the skill supports multiple review modes, including an export option that allows you to review the generated plans using external LLMs like ChatGPT or the Claude web interface.

How do I trigger a new planning session?

You can start planning by using the /flow-next:plan command followed by a natural language description of the feature or a specific Flow ID.

Where are the planning files stored?

All plans are stored in the .flow/ directory in your repository, categorized into epics, specs, and tasks using JSON and Markdown formats.

Flow-Next Planning Engine

Name: Flow-Next Planning Engine
Author: raydocs

byraydocs

0•

Productivity & Workflow

Generates structured build plans, epics, and granular tasks from natural language feature requests using repository-aware logic.

The Flow-Next Plan skill transforms high-level feature requests or bug descriptions into actionable development roadmaps. By acting as a product-minded planner, it creates structured epics and tasks within the .flow/ directory, ensuring all work items are appropriately sized for single-iteration execution. It utilizes deep repository awareness through configurable research backends like RepoPrompt and integrates multi-mode review cycles to prevent implementation drift and ensure high-quality technical designs before coding begins.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Flexible review workflows supporting Codex, RepoPrompt, or external LLM exports

03Structured epic and task generation following .flow/ conventions

04Integrated research subagents using RepoPrompt or fast grep-based scouting

05Automated task splitting to ensure items fit single work iterations

06Deep repository awareness for context-specific implementation planning

Use Cases

01Refining and updating existing development epics and tasks as requirements evolve

02Decomposing complex natural language feature requests into technical task lists

03Standardizing project planning and task tracking workflows within AI-assisted development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add raydocs/inktale flow-next-plan

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill