plan

Create software development plans and save them as markdown files.

2|Updated May 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/519lab/thoth-agent --skill plan-519lab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/519lab/thoth-agent/tree/main/skills/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/519lab/thoth-agent --skill plan-519lab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The plan skill helps streamline software development processes by facilitating the creation and management of project plans in a structured manner.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan Creation: Generate and save comprehensive markdown plans with clear objectives and execution steps.
  • Execution Management: Use plan mode to focus exclusively on the planning phase without executing code or modifying files.
  • Contextual Planning: Leverage the skill within a conversation to infer task context and suggest planning approaches.
  • Use Case: When a developer is about to embark on a new project phase, they can use this skill to outline their goals, assumptions, and proposed steps in a documented plan.

Quick Start

Use the 'plan' skill to create a markdown plan for your upcoming feature development, saving it to the '.thoth/plans/' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a software development plan in markdown?

To create a software development plan in markdown, use this skill to generate structured project plans with clear objectives and execution steps, saving the output directly to your local directory. It facilitates planning without executing code or modifying files.

What is the best way to document project workflow design before implementation?

Documenting project workflow design requires outlining goals, assumptions, and proposed steps. This skill infers task context from your conversation to suggest planning approaches, allowing you to focus exclusively on the planning phase rather than execution.

Can I use plan mode to design implementation strategy without modifying code files?

Yes, you can use plan mode to design an implementation strategy without modifying code files. It focuses exclusively on the planning phase, allowing you to safely outline your workflow and execution steps without triggering any file changes.

Where are project plans saved when generating markdown documents for software development?

Markdown project plans are saved to the '.thoth/plans/' directory. The skill requires the ability to write and save markdown files to this specified directory to ensure your implementation strategy and objectives are properly documented.

Does software project planning require any external dependencies or environments?

Software project planning with this skill requires no external dependencies, but your environment must support writing and saving markdown files to a specified directory. This allows you to document and refine your development plans locally.