plan-design-review

Review UI plans and design briefs to surface missing design decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/bananaduck1/storylab --skill plan-design-review-bananaduck1

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Skill: plan-design-review
Source: https://github.com/bananaduck1/storylab/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/plan-design-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bananaduck1/storylab --skill plan-design-review-bananaduck1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews and improves a PLAN — not a live site — by surfacing missing design decisions and proposing concrete enhancements that tighten scope and reduce rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided plan critique that identifies gaps, risks, and tradeoffs in design decisions.
Built-in pairing with the gstack designer to generate visual mockups and alignment checks.
Actionable plan updates: prioritized decisions, owners, and acceptance criteria to guide implementation.

Quick Start

Provide the PLAN file to the gstack plan-design-review tool to receive a structured critique plus mockups and a final plan-status summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-design-review

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

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How do I review a UI plan to find missing design decisions before implementation?▼

A design review for a plan identifies gaps, risks, and tradeoffs in your design decisions. It works by analyzing your design brief to surface missing decisions and propose concrete enhancements that tighten project scope.

How do I generate mockups for a design brief during a plan review?▼

You can generate mockups during a plan critique by pairing the review process with the gstack designer. This integration provides visual mockups and alignment checks to help validate and document your design decisions.

Can I use a design critique tool to prioritize decisions and assign owners?▼

Yes, a structured plan critique delivers actionable plan updates that include prioritized design decisions, owners, and acceptance criteria. This guides implementation by documenting exactly what needs to be resolved.

What is the best way to tighten scope and reduce rework on a UI design brief?▼

The best way to tighten scope and reduce rework is to conduct a plan-level design critique that identifies edge cases and missing decisions early. This surfaces tradeoffs and provides a structured review with recommended changes.

Does plan design review work on a live website or only on a design plan?▼

Plan design review works exclusively on a PLAN, not a live site. It focuses on reviewing and improving design briefs and UI plans by surfacing missing decisions and proposing targeted enhancements before implementation begins.