How does the skill handle very large feature sets?

For plans exceeding 1,000 lines, the skill provides a structure for splitting the work into phases, using a dedicated folder with a README for tracking and separate files for each phase.

What is considered a 'complete unit of work' in this skill?

A complete unit includes the implementation, tests, types, and exports. Rather than splitting these into separate tasks, they are bundled so a single agent can complete the entire logical change.

Why are explicit file paths required in the plans?

Explicit paths prevent agent ambiguity, ensuring the AI knows exactly which files to create or modify, which reduces errors and prevents the generation of misplaced code.

How does subsystem grouping improve development speed?

By grouping tasks under specific subsystems, the plan allows multiple agents to work in parallel on different areas (like Auth and Billing) while ensuring agents working within the same subsystem share the necessary context.

Structured Implementation Planning

Name: Structured Implementation Planning
Author: rileyhilliard

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates agent-ready implementation plans that group tasks by subsystem to optimize parallel execution and context sharing.

This skill empowers Claude to create detailed, step-by-step implementation plans specifically designed for agentic execution. It structures development work into discrete, complete units, ensuring each task includes explicit file context, implementation steps, and verification commands. By grouping tasks by subsystem, the skill facilitates efficient parallel processing across multiple agents while maintaining shared context within specific domains. It is an essential tool for developers looking to move from high-level requirements to executable, manageable technical tasks without losing architectural coherence.

Key Features

01Explicit file pathing and context loading requirements

02Standardized Markdown templates for agentic workflows

03Integrated verification commands for every task unit

04Subsystem-based task grouping for parallel execution

0562 GitHub stars

06Scalable phased planning for large-scale projects

Use Cases

01Structuring tasks for multi-agent development workflows to maximize parallel throughput

02Orchestrating large-scale refactors that require coordinated changes across subsystems

03Architecting complex new features across multiple backend and frontend layers

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rileyhilliard/claude-essentials writing-plans

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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