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iterate-plan

Refine existing implementation plan documents with targeted edits that preserve structure.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#project management#documentation#revision
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamway/thoughts-cli --skill iterate-plan-adamway
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: iterate-plan
Source: https://github.com/adamway/thoughts-cli/tree/main/.claude/skills/iterate-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamway/thoughts-cli --skill iterate-plan-adamway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps users update and improve existing implementation plans by making precise, surgical edits, ensuring revisions preserve previous evaluations and structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan Revision: Modify existing plan documents to add, split, or amend phases based on new feedback or changing circumstances.
  • Mid-Implementation Corrections: Adjust plans when implementation diverges from the original scope or details, folding in updates to real-world progress.
  • Use Case: When a project scope shifts mid-project, use this skill to update the plan, keeping checkmarks, anchors, and structure intact, enabling seamless resumption.

Quick Start

Provide the path to your existing plan document, then specify the changes or ask for guidance on revision.

Frequently Asked Questions about iterate-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I revise an existing implementation plan without losing previous review context?▼

Refine an existing implementation plan by applying targeted, surgical edits to the document. This modification process preserves original structures, checkmarks, and anchors, ensuring iterative improvement without losing context or requiring full rewrites.

What is the best way to update project management documentation when the project scope shifts mid-implementation?▼

Update project management documentation by folding new feedback and real-world progress directly into the existing plan. This targeted revision process adjusts phases and details seamlessly, keeping the original structure intact for immediate project resumption.

Can I split or amend phases in an existing project plan document without triggering a full rewrite?▼

Yes, you can amend phases in an existing project plan document through targeted edits. This surgical modification approach adds, splits, or adjusts specific sections based on changing circumstances while completely avoiding the need for a full document rewrite.

How do I adjust an implementation plan when real-world progress diverges from the original project details?▼

Adjust the implementation plan by applying surgical edits that fold real-world progress updates directly into the document. This correction process aligns the original scope details with current reality, preserving previous evaluations and structural anchors.

Does this plan revision approach work with existing documentation that contains checkmarks and structural anchors?▼

Yes, this plan revision approach explicitly works with existing documentation by preserving checkmarks, anchors, and structural elements. It applies precise modifications to the document text, ensuring previous review states remain fully intact during iterative updates.

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