plan-eng-review

Guide engineering managers through architecture, data flow, test, and performance plan reviews.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rahmanayon/beehive --skill plan-eng-review-rahmanayon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: plan-eng-review
Source: https://github.com/rahmanayon/beehive/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/plan-eng-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rahmanayon/beehive --skill plan-eng-review-rahmanayon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan-eng-review helps engineering managers lock in the execution plan for architecture, data flow, diagrams, edge cases, test coverage, and performance before coding. It guides interactive review sessions with opinionated recommendations and proactively surfaces issues when a plan or design doc exists. (gstack) Voice triggers: "tech review", "technical review", "plan engineering review".

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive plan reviews focused on architecture, data flow, diagrams, edge cases, test coverage, and performance.
  • Proactively surface issues and recommendations when the user has a plan or design doc and is about to start coding.
  • Provides structured questions and decisive guidance to lock in the plan and next steps.

Quick Start

Start a plan-eng-review to lock in the architecture execution plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-eng-review

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

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How do I review software architecture before starting to code?

An engineering plan review proactively surfaces issues in architecture, data flow, edge cases, and performance when a design doc exists. It provides structured questions and decisive recommendations to lock in the execution plan before coding starts.

What should an engineering plan review cover for a new system design?

An engineering plan review should cover architecture, data flow, diagrams, edge cases, test coverage, and performance. It guides managers through structured interactive checks to ensure all critical design aspects are evaluated and locked in prior to implementation.

Can I use an engineering review to validate test coverage and performance plans?

Yes, you can use an engineering review to validate test coverage and performance plans. The review process explicitly checks these dimensions alongside architecture and data flow, offering proactive recommendations to address potential gaps before locking in the execution plan.

How do I identify edge cases in my architecture execution plan?

Identify edge cases in your architecture execution plan through an interactive plan review. The review process guides engineering managers with structured questions and proactive recommendations to surface potential edge cases and data flow issues before coding begins.

Does an engineering plan review work without a formal design doc?

An engineering plan review is most effective when a plan or design doc exists, as it proactively surfaces issues based on that context. It can also run interactive checks using project context defined in the frontmatter to generate a concrete execution plan.

What is the best way to lock in a technical execution plan?

The best way to lock in a technical execution plan is through a comprehensive engineering review. It evaluates architecture, data flow, and performance with structured questions, providing decisive guidance and next steps to finalize the execution plan before coding.