plan-phases

Restructures existing plans into phased execution with verification gates after each phase.

14|1|Updated Jun 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills --skill plan-phases-allemaar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: plan-phases
Source: https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills/tree/main/skills/plan-phases
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills --skill plan-phases-allemaar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Flat or unstructured implementation plans lack checkpoints, making it hard to catch errors mid-execution or verify that prerequisites are met before risky actions. This Skill transforms any existing plan into a phased structure with explicit verification gates. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Phase Decomposition: Groups plan steps into independently verifiable phases with clear goals, ordered steps, and success criteria. - Verification Gates: Inserts /verify gates after every phase and around critical steps like schema migrations, breaking changes, and security-sensitive operations. - Safety Pre-Gates: Adds blocking pre-action gates for authorization, backup readiness, and destructive-target confirmation before mutations occur. - Use Case: You have a flat 20-step migration plan in implementation_plan.md. Run this Skill to split it into four phases, each ending with a concrete pass/fail verification gate, plus blocking checks before the destructive steps. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to add phases and verification gates to the current implementation plan using /phase-plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-phases

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

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How do I add phases to an existing implementation plan?

Run /phase-plan or ask to restructure the plan. The Skill locates the plan file, groups steps into dependency-ordered phases, inserts /verify gates after each phase, and rewrites the file while preserving all original content.

What is a /verify gate in a phased plan?

A /verify gate is a checkpoint where execution pauses and specific conditions are validated before continuing. Each gate must state observable pass/fail criteria, such as confirming a migration applied correctly, rather than vague checks.

Does restructuring a plan delete or change the original steps?

No. The Skill must preserve all original plan content and intent. It only reorganizes steps into phases, adds verification gates, and may reorder or split steps for dependency correctness without adding new scope.

When should I use plan-phases instead of plan-create?

Use plan-phases when a plan already exists and needs structure, gates, or checkpoints. Use plan-create to build a new plan from an objective, and plan-deep-dive to inspect a plan without restructuring it.

What happens if no plan file is found?

The Skill checks implementation_plan.md, PLAN.md, task.md, and conversation context. If no plan is found in any location, it stops and asks the user to provide the plan before continuing.