future

Organize and navigate project futures by arc, dependency, and status.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dropseed/plain --skill future
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Skill: future
Source: https://github.com/dropseed/plain/tree/main/.claude/skills/future
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dropseed/plain --skill future

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams organize, explore, and prioritize the planned directions of a project by exposing futures, their arc groupings, and interdependencies in a knowledge graph.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Arc-based organization: futures are grouped under arcs with an ARC.md that describes vision and sequence.
  • Dependency visibility: view and analyze how futures depend on one another, including downstream impact and blockers.
  • Planning and prioritization: filter futures by arc, identify unblocked items, and decide what to work on next during roadmap reviews.
  • Use Case: during a planning session, surface the set of unblocked futures across arcs to align team efforts and reduce risk.

Quick Start

Start by listing all futures, exploring the arc structure, and selecting the next high-impact item to tackle.

Frequently Asked Questions about future

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

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How do I track project dependencies and identify unblocked roadmap items?

Visualize cross-arc dependencies by mapping futures into a knowledge graph that tracks downstream impact and blockers. This allows you to filter by arc, identify unblocked futures, and decide what to work on next during planning sessions.

What is an arc in project roadmap planning?

An arc is a grouping for planned project directions described by an ARC.md file that outlines vision and sequence. Futures are organized under arcs to structure roadmap planning and align team efforts.

How do I organize project futures using frontmatter?

Organize project futures by applying frontmatter to define statuses and metadata for each planned direction. This frontmatter-driven approach enables filtering and cross-arc dependency tracking during roadmap reviews.

Can I assess downstream impact when prioritizing futures across different arcs?

Yes, you can assess downstream impact by analyzing cross-arc dependencies within the knowledge graph. This helps surface unblocked futures and evaluate how prioritizing a specific item affects subsequent planned directions.

Do I need ARC.md files to manage project futures?

Yes, ARC.md files are required to group futures under arcs. They describe the vision and sequence for each arc, enabling consistent cross-arc dependency tracking and prioritization during roadmap reviews.

What's the best way to filter futures by arc during a planning session?

Filter futures by arc by leveraging the knowledge graph to expose statuses and dependencies. This allows you to isolate specific arcs and surface high-impact, unblocked futures to align team efforts during planning.