paw-planning

Generate a phased ImplementationPlan.md with milestones and acceptance criteria.

39|6|Updated Oct 8, 2025

Search Tags:#planning #documentation #implementation-plan #phase-management #architecture-planning #PAW

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npx skills add https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow --skill paw-planning

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Skill: paw-planning
Source: https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow/tree/main/skills/paw-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lossyrob/phased-agent-workflow --skill paw-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps PAW teams produce structured, phased ImplementationPlan.md artifacts that clarify scope, milestones, and documentation needs before coding begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate a complete ImplementationPlan.md with Phase Status, Phase Candidates, and a Documentation phase.
Capture Current State Analysis, Desired End State, and What is NOT Doing to prevent scope creep.
Support planning sessions by documenting requirements, constraints, risks, and acceptance criteria, ready for review and traceability.

Quick Start

Plan a phased PAW implementation by providing the feature name and high-level goals. The skill returns a structured ImplementationPlan.md and saves it to .paw/work/<work-id>/ImplementationPlan.md for review and iteration.

Frequently Asked Questions about paw-planning

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a phased implementation plan for a feature?▼

A phased implementation plan captures phase milestones, requirements, and acceptance criteria before coding begins. This skill generates an ImplementationPlan.md detailing phase status, candidates, and a documentation phase to ensure structured execution.

What should be included in architecture planning documentation to prevent scope creep?▼

Architecture planning documentation should include Current State Analysis, Desired End State, and a What is NOT Doing section. This skill structures these elements to prevent scope creep and ensure traceability during phased PAW implementations.

How do I document phase milestones and acceptance criteria for a planning session?▼

Document phase milestones and acceptance criteria by generating an ImplementationPlan.md during planning sessions. This captures requirements, constraints, and risks, ensuring structured output with Phase Status and Phase Candidates sections.

Can I reference existing Spec.md and CodeResearch.md files when generating an implementation plan?▼

Yes, implementation plans can reference Spec.md and CodeResearch.md files. This skill ensures the generated ImplementationPlan.md includes references to these documents for comprehensive review and traceability across phases.

Does the generated implementation plan include a dedicated documentation phase?▼

Yes, the generated implementation plan includes a dedicated Documentation phase. This ensures all documentation needs are clarified and planned alongside phase milestones before coding begins.