What is the writing-plans skill?

It is a specialized Claude Code skill that turns design concepts into granular, executable implementation plans with full context for every task.

Is this skill only for human developers?

While useful for humans, it is specifically optimized to provide enough context for AI subagents to work autonomously with minimal errors and high precision.

Where are the implementation plans saved?

Plans are automatically saved to a dedicated `.work/` directory within your project to ensure they are persisted and easily accessible by other skills.

How do I execute the generated plans?

Once a plan is saved, you can use the turboshovel:executing-plans or subagent-driven-development skills to implement it task-by-task.

Does it support Test-Driven Development (TDD)?

Yes, the skill explicitly structures tasks into specific steps: writing a failing test, running it, implementing minimal code, and verifying the pass.

Implementation Plan Architect

Name: Implementation Plan Architect
Author: tobyhede

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates granular, step-by-step implementation plans designed for engineers or AI subagents with zero codebase context.

The writing-plans skill transforms high-level designs into exhaustive, executable runbooks. It enforces industry best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), DRY principles, and frequent commits by breaking down complex features into 2-5 minute micro-tasks. Each plan includes exact file paths, complete code snippets, and specific terminal commands for verification, ensuring that implementation is predictable and error-free regardless of the developer's prior domain knowledge.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Enforces strict TDD workflows (Fail-Pass-Refactor cycles)

03Supports seamless handoff to subagent-driven or parallel execution workflows

04Provides exact file paths and complete code examples for every step

05Generates bite-sized tasks with 2-5 minute execution windows

06Includes specific shell commands and expected outputs for verification

Use Cases

01Onboarding new developers to a project with zero domain context

02Preparing complex features for autonomous execution by AI subagents

03Standardizing TDD and commit hygiene across a development team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tobyhede/turboshovel writing-plans

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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