plan

A workflow plan in plan mode outlines steps, dependencies, risks, and validation without modifying files or running commands. It provides a non-destructive strategy document saved as Markdown for review before implementation.

To create a timestamped markdown plan, ask the skill to plan Hermes actions. It generates a ready-to-save markdown file with a timestamped filename stored directly in the .hermes/plans/ directory of your active workspace.

Yes, you can outline workflow steps and risks without execution. The plan mode operates non-destructively, meaning it does not modify files or run commands, focusing entirely on generating strategy and documentation.

The best way to document task dependencies and validation is using a plan-only mode that generates an executable-free blueprint. This approach saves a concise, actionable markdown plan for review before any workspace changes occur.

Generating a plan for Hermes workflows does not require write access to project files. The skill requires only read-only access to project context to safely outline steps while maintaining a non-destructive workflow.

You should not use automated plan generation when you need immediate code execution or file modifications. This approach is strictly non-destructive, focusing solely on generating strategy and documentation rather than implementing changes.