gsd-plant-seed

Create seed files under .planning/seeds/ with YAML frontmatter for milestone surfacing.

1|Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TruCol270/salty-pickle --skill gsd-plant-seed-trucol270
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsd-plant-seed
Source: https://github.com/TruCol270/salty-pickle/tree/main/.claude-skills/gsd-plant-seed
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TruCol270/salty-pickle --skill gsd-plant-seed-trucol270

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture forward-looking ideas and surface them automatically at the right milestone to prevent context rot and forgotten plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seeds store long-horizon ideas with WHY, WHEN to surface, and breadcrumbs to details.
  • Automatic surfacing at milestones via the plant-seed workflow, ensuring ideas appear when relevant.
  • Useful for personal productivity and product planning to guide milestone-driven activation and reviews.

Quick Start

Describe your idea and the milestone it should surface at, then run the plant-seed workflow to create the seed automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-plant-seed

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture product ideas and automatically surface them at future milestones?

To capture product ideas and surface them at milestones, this workflow stores forward-looking ideas as seed files under .planning/seeds/ and uses the plant-seed workflow to automatically present them when relevant milestones arrive.

How does the plant-seed workflow prevent context loss for future product planning?

The plant-seed workflow prevents context loss by creating seed files that store the WHY, WHEN to surface, and breadcrumbs to details, ensuring ideas are automatically reviewed during milestone-driven activation.

Can I use YAML frontmatter to configure when a seed idea is surfaced?

Yes, you can use YAML frontmatter for configuration to define the specific milestone when a seed idea should surface, allowing the system to automatically match and present the idea during milestone planning.

What is the best way to integrate captured ideas with a new milestone workflow?

The best way to integrate captured ideas with a new milestone workflow is using the plant-seed workflow, which automatically surfaces matching seeds when the /gsd-new-milestone workflow is executed.

Does this idea surfacing workflow work for personal productivity planning?

Yes, this idea surfacing workflow is applicable to personal productivity planning, allowing individuals to create seed ideas and surface them automatically at relevant milestones to prevent forgotten plans.

What file structure is used to store seed ideas for milestone planning?

Seed ideas for milestone planning are stored as markdown files using the naming convention SEED-NNN-slug.md within the .planning/seeds/ directory, preserving the original idea's context and details.