plan-next

Analyze governance documents to generate an executable next-action plan.

7|3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill plan-next
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: plan-next
Source: https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex/tree/main/skills/plan-next
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill plan-next

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan Next helps teams transform scattered governance documents (mission, vision, north-star, strategic-goals, milestones, roadmap, backlog) into a clear, prioritized next-action plan, reducing planning friction and ensuring alignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Input-source inventory and quality checks for core governance docs (mission, vision, north-star, strategic-goals, milestones, roadmap, backlog)
  • Planning readiness gating: detects missing inputs and suggests corrective skills to restore completeness
  • Cross-skill orchestration: sequences align-planning, assess-docs, and related steps to produce a single governance view
  • Cycle report delivery: outputs a living, auditable governance-cycle document with recommended next tasks and owners

Quick Start

Ask your agent to execute Plan Next to ingest mission, vision, backlog, and generate the governance cycle report.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-next

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

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How do I turn governance documents into an actionable next-action plan?

To generate a governance cycle report, ask your agent to execute the planning process and ingest your mission, vision, and backlog. The system automatically evaluates these inputs, sequences the necessary cross-skill orchestration, and outputs the standardized cycle report.

What governance documents are needed for project planning readiness?

Governance documents required for planning readiness include mission, vision, north-star, strategic-goals, milestones, roadmap, and backlog. These inputs undergo an inventory and quality check to detect missing governance components and ensure complete planning readiness.

How does cross-skill orchestration work for project management?

Cross-skill orchestration sequences align-planning, assess-docs, and related steps to produce a single governance view. It evaluates your planning readiness by coordinating these prerequisite skills to restore completeness and generate a unified actionable next-action plan.

What is a governance cycle report and how is it delivered?

A cycle report is a living, auditable governance-cycle document with recommended next tasks. It provides a standardized output after analyzing your governance inputs, detailing prioritized next actions and designated owners for continuous planning cycles.

What happens if my strategic goals or roadmap inputs are missing?

Missing governance inputs trigger a planning readiness gate that suggests corrective skills to restore completeness. The system detects specific missing inputs during the inventory quality check and recommends the appropriate cross-skill orchestration steps to resolve gaps.

Can I generate a next-action plan from a backlog and roadmap directly?

To generate a governance cycle report, ask your agent to execute the planning process and ingest your mission, vision, and backlog. The system automatically evaluates these inputs, sequences the necessary cross-skill orchestration, and outputs the standardized cycle report.