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npx skills add https://github.com/mitchellfyi/dex --skill dxplan
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Skill: dxplan
Source: https://github.com/mitchellfyi/dex/tree/main/skills/dxplan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mitchellfyi/dex --skill dxplan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unstructured planning of ticket or user request work leads to missed requirements, scope creep, misaligned implementation with existing codebase patterns, and costly rework later in the development cycle. This Skill eliminates that risk by generating validated, context-aware implementation plans before any code is written.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-Aware Planning: Integrates with project documentation, ticket trackers, design tools, and error monitoring to pull in all relevant context for the work.
  • Assumption Validation: Surfaces ambiguities, gaps, and unconfirmed assumptions via targeted user questions to avoid silent misalignment with stakeholder needs.
  • Risk-Classified Task Lists: Breaks work into discrete, ordered tasks with clear file modification targets, risk levels, and review focus areas to streamline implementation and code review.
  • Use Case: A software engineer assigned a bug fix for a login flow issue can use this Skill to create a plan that accounts for existing auth patterns, test requirements, and acceptance criteria, reducing the chance of missing edge cases or contradicting established code conventions.

Quick Start

Use the dxplan skill to create a detailed implementation plan for your assigned feature, bug fix, or refactor task, aligned with your project's conventions and acceptance criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about dxplan

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

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How do I generate an implementation plan from a software ticket?

To generate an implementation plan from a software ticket, this Skill analyzes ticket requests and existing codebase patterns to produce validated, step-by-step task lists. It ensures your feature development aligns with project conventions and stakeholder expectations before coding begins.

What is assumption validation in software development planning?

Assumption validation in software development planning is the process of surfacing ambiguities and gaps via targeted questions. This Skill performs assumption validation to prevent silent misalignment with stakeholder needs and eliminate costly rework later in the development cycle.

How do I break down a bug fix into risk-classified tasks?

To break down a bug fix into risk-classified tasks, this Skill analyzes your ticket and existing codebase patterns. It generates discrete, ordered tasks with clear file modification targets, risk levels, and review focus areas to streamline implementation and code review.

Can I use dxplan for refactoring tasks?

Yes, you can use dxplan for refactoring tasks. The Skill creates context-aware implementation plans for feature development, bug fixes, and refactors by integrating with project documentation and ticket trackers to ensure plan accuracy and reduce unstructured work.

How does codebase analysis improve ticket workflow automation?

Codebase analysis improves ticket workflow automation by pulling in project context to ensure generated implementation plans match established code conventions. This Skill uses codebase analysis to satisfy requirements for scoped work, risk classification, and acceptance criteria verification.

What are the limitations of automated implementation planning?

A limitation of automated implementation planning is that it requires explicit user interaction to validate ambiguities and unconfirmed assumptions. While this Skill automates task breakdown and risk classification, it relies on targeted user questions to avoid missing edge cases or contradicting established code.