harness-plan-brief

Generate a self-contained HTML plan brief summarizing understanding, options, risks, and acceptance criteria.

39|46|Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/claudecode-research-harness-workflow --skill harness-plan-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: harness-plan-brief
Source: https://github.com/maxwell2732/claudecode-research-harness-workflow/tree/main/skills/harness-plan-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/claudecode-research-harness-workflow --skill harness-plan-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates a single HTML plan brief that translates a task request into a clear, reviewer-friendly plan before work begins, helping non-engineers understand intent and approach.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Surface past decisions and patterns from harness-mem to inform planning.
  • Render a self-contained HTML artifact that includes understanding, options, risks, acceptance criteria, and confidence.
  • Support planning reviews, approvals, and handoffs with non-engineer stakeholders.

Quick Start

Provide a task description to generate a Plan Brief HTML before implementation starts.

Frequently Asked Questions about harness-plan-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an HTML project plan for non-engineer stakeholders?

To generate an HTML project plan for non-engineer stakeholders, provide a task description to create a Plan Brief HTML that summarizes understanding, options, risks, acceptance criteria, and confidence. It renders a self-contained HTML artifact suitable for planning previews and handoffs.

What is a plan brief and when do I need it for project planning?

A plan brief is a single HTML document that translates a task request into a reviewer-friendly plan before implementation begins. You need it for project planning when non-engineers must understand the intent, approach, risks, and acceptance criteria of an upcoming task.

How do I surface past decisions and patterns from harness-mem for risk assessment?

To surface past decisions and patterns from harness-mem for risk assessment, the Skill searches the current project for relevant archive entries and past patterns. It then incorporates these findings into the plan brief to inform planning and identify risks.

Can I use the plan brief HTML for actual implementation or code review?

You cannot use the plan brief HTML for actual implementation, code review, or release work. It is intended exclusively for planning previews, approvals, and handoffs before work begins, not for executing development tasks.

Does generating a plan brief require any external dependencies?

Generating a plan brief requires no external dependencies, as the Skill operates independently to search project context and render the HTML artifact. It relies on harness-mem entries within the current project to gather past decisions and patterns.

What is the best way to summarize upcoming plans for stakeholder approval?

The best way to summarize upcoming plans for stakeholder approval is to generate a self-contained HTML artifact that conveys understanding, options, risks, and confidence. This plan brief format translates the task request into a clear, reviewer-friendly document.