disciplined-design

Generate implementation plans with file changes, function signatures, and test strategies.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-design
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Skill: disciplined-design
Source: https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills/tree/main/skills/disciplined-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/terraphim/terraphim-skills --skill disciplined-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates structured implementation plans from approved research documents, enabling teams to translate research into actionable engineering work without ambiguities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate an explicit Implementation Plan that specifies file changes, function signatures, and test strategy.
  • Sequence work into reviewable steps and ensure human approval before any implementation.
  • Provide a repeatable design cadence for disciplined development across projects.

Quick Start

Use disciplined-design to prepare an implementation plan based on an approved Phase 1 research document, and attach the plan to your project backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about disciplined-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an implementation plan from software requirements?

Creating an implementation plan from software requirements requires translating approved research documents into concrete plans detailing file changes and function signatures. This approach enforces a repeatable design cadence with human sign-off before coding begins.

What is a disciplined software development planning workflow?

A disciplined software development planning workflow translates approved research into explicit implementation plans. It sequences work into reviewable steps specifying file changes and test strategies, requiring human approval before any code is written.

Do I need an approved research document to create a software implementation plan?

Yes, you need an approved research document to create a software implementation plan using this approach. The process specifically generates detailed implementation plans from approved Phase 1 research documents, ensuring explicit specification and traceable decisions before coding begins.

Can I sequence software development tasks into reviewable steps before coding?

Yes, you can sequence software development tasks into reviewable steps by translating approved research into a structured implementation plan. This plan specifies file changes, function signatures, and test strategies, ensuring human approval is required before any implementation begins.

What is the best way to translate software research into actionable engineering work?

The best way to translate software research into actionable engineering work is to generate a structured implementation plan from an approved research document. This ensures traceable decisions by specifying file changes, function signatures, and test strategies for human sign-off.

When should I not use an automated planning process for software changes?

You should not use an automated planning process for software changes when you lack an approved research document or cannot provide human sign-off. This approach strictly requires translating approved Phase 1 research into explicit specifications before any code is written.