plan

Inspect current context and generate a timestamped markdown plan saved to .hermes/plans/.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills --skill plan-karlinskys
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills/tree/main/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KarlinskyS/hermesSkills --skill plan-karlinskys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan-mode for Hermes helps teams avoid unvalidated work by generating a concrete, shareable plan rather than executing actions in the current workspace.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspect context and generate a detailed, actionable markdown plan without making changes to the project.
  • Save the plan to the active workspace under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamped filename.
  • Use for feature scoping, task breakdown, risk assessment, and execution readiness checks.

Quick Start

Generate a concrete, timestamped plan and save it to .hermes/plans/YYYY-MM-DD_HHMMSS-plan.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an actionable markdown plan for software development without modifying project files?

To generate an actionable markdown plan without modifying project files, inspect the current context to produce a concrete task breakdown and risk assessment, saving the output to .hermes/plans/ with a timestamped filename. This ensures project files remain unmutated during feature scoping.

What is the best way to scope software features and assess risks before starting execution?

Scoping software features and assessing risks requires inspecting the current project context to produce a detailed, shareable markdown plan. This approach prevents unvalidated work by formalizing task breakdowns and execution readiness checks before any code changes occur.

Can I create a project management plan that saves automatically to my workspace?

Yes, you can create a project management plan that saves automatically to your active workspace. The plan is generated as a timestamped markdown file under the .hermes/plans/ directory, providing a concrete record for workflow planning without executing work.

Does plan-first workflow execution require any specific dependencies or components?

Plan-first workflow execution requires no specific dependencies or components. It operates as a standalone community skill that inspects context and outputs markdown files directly into the active workspace, ensuring zero entry barriers for software project planning.

Why should I use a markdown plan generator instead of directly executing software development tasks?

Using a markdown plan generator avoids unvalidated work by forcing a detailed review of task breakdowns and risk assessments before execution. It produces a shareable, timestamped document that teams can validate, preventing unintended project file mutations.

What are the limitations of using context inspection for software project planning?

Context inspection for software project planning is limited to generating markdown documents and does not execute work or mutate project files. It focuses strictly on feature scoping and task breakdown, meaning teams must manually implement the saved actionable plan.