plan

To create a structured feature plan, write a plan file under ~/.claude/plans/ with a descriptive slug. Include required sections for title, fix strategy, files to modify, implementation order, verification steps, and an Agent Dispatch Manifest block.

An Agent Dispatch Manifest (ADM) is a mandatory block embedded in a plan file that defines agents and prompts for batch execution. You need an ADM when orchestrating multi-step features, refactors, or complex tasks requiring formal approvals and controlled automation.

You validate a feature plan by summarizing it and prompting for explicit user approval before execution. The plan must pass validation checks to ensure all required sections and the Agent Dispatch Manifest are present before triggering automated orchestration.

Yes, this planning approach is designed for non-trivial work that requires formal approvals. It captures execution details in a structured plan file and prepares automation via an Agent Dispatch Manifest, enabling controlled orchestration with explicit user confirmation.

The best way to orchestrate batch tasks is to create a validated plan file with an Agent Dispatch Manifest, then trigger the /orchestrate skill. This executes the plan in batches with defined agents and prompts after explicit user confirmation.

The files to modify section requires a table format listing all target files within the plan. This section is mandatory alongside implementation order and verification steps to ensure the structured feature plan passes validation for automated orchestration.