openagent-writing-plans

Implementation plan creation for software tasks uses a six-phase workflow with approval gates to validate scope. It decomposes work into testable tasks and generates structured documentation under docs/plans before any coding begins.

An approval gate in a software planning workflow is a phase-based checkpoint that validates intent and scope before proceeding. It formalizes planning into a repeatable, auditable process with explicit save and commit actions.

Breaking down a project spec into testable tasks involves decomposing work into clear, incremental units suitable for reviews. The output includes file touch points, tests, docs, and review gates for each task section.

Documentation-first implementation plans support a dedicated worktree context with explicit save and commit checkpoints. Structured plan documents are generated with clear headers and task sections stored under docs/plans.

Formalizing software planning into a repeatable auditable workflow requires applying safety-first approval gates at each major phase. This ensures complete context and thorough guidance before any code is touched.

OpenAgent-integrated planning applies safety-first approval gates at each major phase to validate intent and scope. The workflow executes across six phases: Explore, Write, Review, Save, Commit, and Execute.