goals

Elicit stakeholder intent and generate a structured GOALS.md document.

Updated Nov 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/markusstrasser/skills --skill goals-markusstrasser
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: goals
Source: https://github.com/markusstrasser/skills/tree/main/goals
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markusstrasser/skills --skill goals-markusstrasser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Elicit, clarify, or revise project goals and produce GOALS.md that captures human objectives, strategy, and deployment philosophy. This helps teams align on priorities and maintain a living plan as projects evolve.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured elicitation guides stakeholders through goal discovery and refinement.
  • GOALS.md generation outputs a standardized document with mission, domain, strategy, metrics, timelines, and constraints.
  • Revision support compares current activity with stated goals to surface drift and suggest updates.

Quick Start

Initiate the goals elicitation workflow to draft GOALS.md for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about goals

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document project goals for stakeholder alignment?

You document project goals for stakeholder alignment by eliciting stakeholder intent to generate a structured GOALS.md, capturing mission, domain, strategy, metrics, timelines, and constraints.

What is the best way to clarify unclear project strategy and success metrics?

Clarifying unclear project strategy and success metrics requires structured questioning that guides stakeholders through goal discovery and refinement to decompose broad objectives into actionable plans.

How do I create a GOALS.md file for a new project?

To create a GOALS.md file for a new project, initiate a structured elicitation workflow that extracts human objectives and deployment philosophy, outputting a standardized living planning document.

Can I revise existing project documentation to track goal drift?

Yes, you can revise existing project documentation to track goal drift by comparing current project activity against stated goals, which surfaces misalignment and suggests necessary GOALS.md updates.

Does goal decomposition work for project reorganizations?

Goal decomposition works effectively for project reorganizations by applying structured questioning when strategy is unclear, ensuring newly restructured teams align on priorities and success metrics.