plan

Generate a timestamped markdown plan with steps and risk notes.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill plan-lucasfth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/lucasfth/config/tree/main/.hermes/skills/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill plan-lucasfth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan mode for Hermes enables you to generate a concrete, shareable plan without executing changes, saving time and ensuring alignment before work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspects context and generates a structured markdown plan
  • Saves the plan as a markdown file under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamp
  • Includes actionable steps, risk notes, and validation criteria

Quick Start

Generate a concrete plan for the current task and save it to .hermes/plans/.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

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How do I generate a markdown plan for a software development task?

To generate a markdown plan, provide your task context and the skill inspects it to produce a deterministic, step-by-step plan. The output is saved as a timestamped markdown file in the .hermes/plans/ directory.

What is plan-first mode for task planning sessions?

Plan-first mode generates a concrete, shareable plan without executing changes. It ensures alignment before work begins by creating a structured markdown document with actionable steps, risk notes, and validation criteria.

Can I use this planning skill for product requirements and sprint scoping?

Yes, this planning skill applies to product requirements, design reviews, and sprint scoping. It reads your context and generates a structured plan tailored to these specific software development sessions.

What's the best way to document actionable steps and validation criteria before implementation?

The best way to document actionable steps and validation criteria is to generate a structured markdown plan. This skill creates a timestamped file containing risk notes and deterministic steps to ensure alignment.

Does this task planning approach save plans as separate files or modify existing project files?

This task planning approach saves plans as separate timestamped markdown files under the .hermes/plans/ directory. It does not modify existing project files, ensuring your codebase remains untouched during planning.

Do I need any dependencies installed to create markdown plans with Hermes?

No dependencies are required to create markdown plans with Hermes. The skill operates independently to read context and output timestamped markdown files directly into your project structure.