gsd-plan-phase

To create an executable phase plan, this workflow normalizes phase input and spawns a planner to generate structured PLAN.md files. It integrates research, verification loops, and gatekeeping to ensure your roadmap phases are actionable and validated.

A verification loop in phased project planning is an automated cycle where a plan-checker iterates against your roadmap until success. It preserves workflow integrity by validating gates and routing steps before advancing to the next phase.

You add research and verification steps by invoking the workflow with optional flags. These flags control research integration, verification skipping, gap closure, and PRD usage to tailor the phased roadmap execution to your project needs.

Yes, you can use a PRD to drive phased planning by enabling the PRD usage flag. The workflow incorporates product requirements into the planning and verification gates to ensure the generated PLAN.md aligns with your functional specifications.

Yes, the workflow supports skipping verification through a dedicated flag. This allows you to bypass the plan-checker iteration loop for simpler phases while still normalizing input and maintaining routing gates for the broader roadmap.

The best way to gatekeep multiple phases is to use an automated workflow that preserves validation and routing gates throughout. It orchestrates research, planning, and verification steps to ensure structured progression across the entire initiative.