Where are the generated plans stored?

Plans are automatically saved to the docs/plans/ directory using a timestamped naming convention for easy versioning and reference.

What is the primary focus of the Writing Plans skill?

It focuses on breaking down complex software designs into micro-tasks that follow TDD and DRY principles, making them easy for any developer or AI agent to execute without prior codebase context.

How does this skill help with AI subagents?

It creates a structured Markdown plan that subagents can follow task-by-task, ensuring high-quality output, consistent testing, and verified progress at every step.

Does it support existing codebases?

Yes, it is specifically designed to provide enough context and explicit instructions so that an engineer can work on an existing codebase with minimal domain knowledge.

Is this skill language-specific?

No, it is language-agnostic. It works by specifying exact file paths and the specific testing/runtime commands relevant to your particular tech stack.

Implementation Planner

Name: Implementation Planner
Author: Activer007

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates hyper-detailed, TDD-focused implementation plans that break down complex features into bite-sized, executable tasks for developers or subagents.

The Writing Plans skill automates the creation of professional technical blueprints, ensuring that even developers with zero codebase context can successfully implement new features. It enforces rigorous software engineering standards like Test-Driven Development (TDD), DRY, and YAGNI by detailing exact file paths, providing complete code snippets, and specifying precise verification steps for every micro-task. By documenting the entire lifecycle from failing tests to final git commits, it bridges the gap between high-level architectural design and production-ready code, facilitating seamless handoffs to either human engineers or autonomous AI subagents.

Key Features

01Standardizes plan documentation with structured headers and architecture overviews

02Generates granular 2-5 minute tasks for high-velocity development

03Includes ready-to-use shell commands for testing and version control

04Enforces strict Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflows

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06Provides exact file paths and line-specific modification instructions

Use Cases

01Onboarding developers to complex projects with step-by-step implementation guides

02Structuring tasks for AI subagents to execute autonomously with high reliability

03Standardizing team workflows around TDD and frequent, atomic git commits

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activer007/ordinary-claude-skills writing-plans

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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