create-plan

Translate user prompts into actionable plans with Scope, Action items, and Open questions.

Updated Aug 8, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ale-alfaro/dotfiles --skill create-plan-ale-alfaro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-plan
Source: https://github.com/ale-alfaro/dotfiles/tree/main/common/.config/codex/skills/create-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ale-alfaro/dotfiles --skill create-plan-ale-alfaro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turn a user prompt into a concise, executable plan that can be acted on immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template-driven planning: Follows a fixed Plan template with Scope, Action items, and Open questions.
  • Scoped to coding tasks: Optimized for software development planning, sprint planning, and task decomposition.
  • Open questions handling: Provides a section for clarifying questions when inputs are ambiguous.

Quick Start

Provide a coding task prompt and receive a concise, actionable plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a coding prompt into an actionable development plan?

To turn a coding prompt into an actionable development plan, you provide the prompt to a task-planning tool that generates a structured plan with scope, atomic action items, and open questions for immediate execution.

What is the best way to break down a software development task into testable steps?

The best way to break down a software development task is to apply template-driven task planning, which decomposes the work into atomic, testable steps and identifies open questions to clarify ambiguous inputs.

How does task planning handle ambiguous coding prompts?

Task planning handles ambiguous coding prompts by generating an open questions section within the plan, highlighting specific areas where input requirements are unclear and require further clarification before coding begins.

Can I use this workflow planning approach for sprint planning and project work?

Yes, you can use this workflow planning approach for sprint planning and project work because it is scoped to software development tasks and translates general prompts into structured, executable action items.

What is included in a template-driven development plan?

A template-driven development plan includes a defined scope, a list of atomic action items for immediate execution, and a section for open questions to address any ambiguities in the original prompt.