How does automated skill resolution benefit my workflow?

It queries your project's architecture to match specific modules with required domain skills, ensuring the AI agent has the correct context and capabilities for every task it performs.

Why does the skill require file paths in the steps field?

To ensure maximum reliability, the skill enforces a contract where task steps must be concrete file paths rather than descriptive text, allowing the AI to know exactly which files to modify.

Is this skill part of a larger framework?

Yes, it is a core component of the Plan Marshall orchestration layer, designed to bring consistency and predictability to AI-assisted software development.

What is the 1:N task mapping feature?

For every deliverable identified in your solution outline, the skill generates multiple specific tasks—such as implementation, module testing, and verification—to ensure comprehensive coverage of the requirement.

What happens if a circular dependency is detected?

The Phase 4 Plan skill includes a dependency validator that identifies cycles in your plan; it will flag these as Q-Gate findings and prevent task creation until the logic is corrected.

Phase 4 Task Planner

Name: Phase 4 Task Planner
Author: cuioss

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms high-level solution deliverables into optimized, executable tasks with automated skill resolution and dependency mapping.

The Phase 4 Plan skill is a specialized orchestration component for the Plan Marshall framework that bridges the gap between high-level solution design and granular task execution. By analyzing deliverable metadata and project architecture, it automatically generates a structured task graph, mapping each deliverable to multiple execution profiles like implementation and testing. It ensures that every task is populated with the precise technical skills and file paths required for success, while integrated Quality Gates (Q-Gates) prevent circular dependencies and maintain strict contract compliance for predictable AI coding outcomes.

Key Features

01Acyclic dependency graph generation with parallel execution group ordering

02Dynamic skill resolution based on project architecture and module-specific requirements

03Automated 1:N task mapping from single deliverables to multiple execution profiles

04Comprehensive finding management for resolving planning inconsistencies before execution

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06Integrated Q-Gate verification for task structure, file path validity, and plan coverage

Use Cases

01Enforcing standardized task contracts and file-path-based workflows across development teams

02Breaking down complex architectural blueprints into actionable, skill-coded tasks for AI agents

03Optimizing project timelines by identifying parallelizable work streams and dependency chains

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cuioss/plan-marshall phase-4-plan

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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