plan-readiness-review

Review project plans for structural gaps, feasibility issues, and scope problems.

Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brmatola/gremlins --skill plan-readiness-review
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Skill: plan-readiness-review
Source: https://github.com/brmatola/gremlins/tree/main/skills/plan-readiness-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brmatola/gremlins --skill plan-readiness-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan readiness review identifies and surfaces structural gaps, feasibility issues, and scope problems in a project plan, preventing costly rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure validation: Ensures required sections (problem, solution, tasks) exist and are unambiguous.
  • Feasibility assessment: Checks for realistic dependencies, technical approaches, and availability of APIs or libraries.
  • Scope alignment: Verifies effort is appropriate for a single branch and flags potential over-engineering.

Quick Start

Use the plan-readiness-review skill to assess an active plan located under plans/active/{plan-name}/design and plans/active/{plan-name}/implementation, returning a structured verdict about readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-readiness-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a software development plan before implementation?

To validate a software development plan, you can review its structure, feasibility, and scope to identify gaps and prevent costly rework. This ensures required sections like problem, solution, and tasks are unambiguous and ready for implementation.

What is a plan readiness review and when do I need it?

A plan readiness review is a validation process that surfaces structural gaps, feasibility issues, and scope problems in a project plan. You need it before building to ensure technical approaches are realistic and dependencies are available.

How do I check if my project plan is feasible given existing codebase dependencies?

Checking project plan feasibility involves verifying realistic dependencies and cross-referencing the plan with your repository. This ensures APIs or libraries are available and confirms the technical approach is realistic before implementation begins.

Can I use a plan review to flag over-engineering in a software initiative?

Yes, you can use a plan review to flag over-engineering by verifying scope alignment. It checks whether the planned effort is appropriate for a single branch and surfaces potential scope problems in your software initiative.

What are the limitations of reviewing a plan without required design and implementation sections?

Reviewing a plan without required design and implementation sections limits readiness verification, because the review enforces required sections and cross-references with the repository to ensure clarity and realism for implementation.