create-plan

Convert brainstormed goals into a structured plan.md with phases and dependencies.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gsa9/claude-plan-skills --skill create-plan-gsa9
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Skill: create-plan
Source: https://github.com/gsa9/claude-plan-skills/tree/main/skills/create-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gsa9/claude-plan-skills --skill create-plan-gsa9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts brainstormed goals into a concrete, executable plan (plan.md) that serves as the sole context bridge for subagent execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan generation: Creates a structured plan with phases, dependencies, and tasks.
  • Context isolation: Ensures each phase runs as an isolated subagent in a fresh context.
  • Plan artifact: Writes plan.md at repository root and supports /exe-plan execution.

Quick Start

Use /brainstorm to clarify goals, then run /create-plan. The resulting plan.md is written to the repository root and should be executed with /exe-plan in a fresh session.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert brainstormed goals into an executable plan.md for subagent execution?

To convert brainstormed goals into an executable plan, you structure them into a concrete plan.md file. This artifact serves as the sole context bridge, featuring 3-15 discrete phases with explicit dependencies and isolation rules for fresh subagent execution.

What is context isolation in multi-phase development workflows?

Context isolation in multi-phase development ensures each phase runs as an isolated subagent in a fresh context. This prevents state bleed between tasks by using a self-contained plan.md artifact as the only context bridge for execution.

How do I structure multi-phase development plans with explicit dependencies?

You structure multi-phase development plans by breaking goals into 3-15 discrete phases. The resulting plan.md defines explicit dependencies and isolation rules between phases, ensuring the repository-root artifact remains self-contained for fresh execution.

Can I execute a generated plan.md in a fresh session?

Yes, you can execute a generated plan.md in a fresh session. The plan is specifically designed to be self-contained and ready for a fresh /exe-plan session, using the repository-root artifact as the sole context bridge for subagent execution.

Does planning with subagents require explicit file-path definitions?

Yes, planning with subagents requires explicit file-path definitions. The process satisfies explicit file-path requirements and phase isolation rules, ensuring the generated plan.md artifact is self-contained and properly structured for execution.

What's the best way to document phases for isolated subagent execution?

The best way to document phases for isolated subagent execution is writing a self-contained plan.md at the repository root. It provides clear phase documentation, explicit dependencies, and isolation rules to bridge fresh execution contexts.