plan-before-code

Enforce a pre-edit planning workflow with inspection and validation steps.

19|2|Updated Mar 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab --skill plan-before-code
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Skill: plan-before-code
Source: https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab/tree/main/.claude/skills/plan-before-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab --skill plan-before-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Plan-before-code enforces a planning pass before editing code to clarify goals, surface risks, and minimize unnecessary rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces lightweight or strict planning modes before edits.
  • Guides a structured pre-edit workflow with inspection, planning, execution, and validation.
  • Suitable for multi-file changes, refactors, releases, tests, and any task where assumptions must be validated upfront.

Quick Start

Create a short plan before starting work, then follow it to implement changes and verify results.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-before-code

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

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How do I plan code edits before implementation to reduce rework and errors?

To plan code edits before implementation, create a pre-edit plan that clarifies goals and validates assumptions. This enforces a structured workflow encompassing inspection, planning, and execution to minimize unnecessary rework and errors.

What is the best way to validate assumptions before refactoring multiple files?

The best way to validate assumptions before refactoring multiple files is applying a strict planning pass. This surfaces risks upfront by enforcing a structured pre-edit workflow of inspection, planning, execution, and validation steps.

How does a pre-edit planning workflow improve code quality during releases?

A pre-edit planning workflow improves code quality during releases by clarifying goals and sequencing changes. It enforces validation steps before edits, reducing unnecessary rework and surfacing risks early.

Can I use a lightweight planning mode for simple code editing tasks?

Yes, you can use a lightweight planning mode for simple code editing tasks. The workflow supports both lightweight and strict modes, allowing you to enforce appropriate validation based on task complexity.

When do I need a structured workflow to validate coding assumptions upfront?

You need a structured workflow to validate coding assumptions upfront for multi-file changes, refactors, releases, and tests. This clarifies goals, surfaces risks, and minimizes unnecessary rework before edits.

Why does inserting a planning pass before coding reduce unnecessary edits?

Inserting a planning pass before coding reduces unnecessary edits by clarifying goals and surfacing risks upfront. This validation step ensures assumptions are checked before implementation, minimizing rework.