plan-harder

Convert vague planning requests into phased implementation plans with sprints and validation steps.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill plan-harder
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Skill: plan-harder
Source: https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills/tree/main/skills/plan-harder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill plan-harder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan-harder helps teams transform vague planning requests into rigorous, phased implementation plans with sprint-based tasks and clear validation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven planning: Generate phased roadmaps with sprints and atomic tasks.
  • Clarification & validation: Request user input to resolve ambiguities and capture acceptance criteria.
  • Output artifacts: Produce a structured plan file and a per-sprint checklist for demos.

Quick Start

Use plan-harder to convert a feature request into a detailed, sprint-based plan with explicit tasks and success criteria. Include inputs such as scope, constraints, and required deliverables to guide the planner.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-harder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague software feature request into a detailed implementation roadmap?

Transforming a vague software feature request into a detailed implementation roadmap requires inputting scope and constraints to generate phased sprints containing atomic tasks and explicit validation steps.

What is sprint-based task decomposition for software projects?

Sprint-based task decomposition is the process of breaking a software roadmap into phased sprints with atomic tasks that build sequentially on prior work, ensuring structured progression and clear validation criteria.

How do I plan software sprints with clear validation and acceptance criteria?

Plan software sprints with clear validation by providing scope and required deliverables to generate a structured plan that resolves ambiguities through clarification and captures explicit acceptance criteria for each phase.

Does this planning approach work without external project management integrations?

This planning approach works standalone without external project management integrations, operating with zero dependencies to output a structured kebab-case markdown plan file ending with -plan.md for team review.

What is the best way to structure a phased implementation plan for software engineering?

Structuring a phased implementation plan is best achieved by organizing work into sequential sprints containing atomic tasks and per-sprint checklists, outputting a structured markdown file for demos and review.

When do I need to generate a structured plan file for software project reviews?

Generate a structured plan file when converting vague requests into rigorous roadmaps, ensuring teams receive a kebab-case markdown document containing sprints and success criteria for project reviews.