plan-review

Name: plan-review
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Author: jyang234

Analyze architectural plans for regression risk, complexity, and over-engineering.

Updated Jan 30, 2026

Search Tags:#architecture #complexity #risk-assessment #design-review #plan-review #regression-risk

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npx skills add https://github.com/jyang234/ai-engineering-framework --skill plan-review-jyang234

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Skill: plan-review
Source: https://github.com/jyang234/ai-engineering-framework/tree/main/edi/internal/assets/skills/plan-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jyang234/ai-engineering-framework --skill plan-review-jyang234

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill analyzes architectural plans to identify regression risk, unnecessary complexity, and over-engineering early in the design process, helping teams avoid costly redesigns.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phase 1: RECALL Context Loading
Phase 2: Regression Risk Assessment
Phase 3: Complexity Assessment
Phase 4: Over-Engineering Detection (YAGNI)
Phase 5: Structured Output
Use Case: Pre-implementation plan reviews to catch issues before coding starts.

Quick Start

Trigger the plan-review on your current architecture draft to generate a risk-focused evaluation and concrete recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-review

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I review architectural plans for regression risk before implementation?▼

Regression risk assessment examines how proposed changes could break existing functionality. Plan-review analyzes blast radius, past failures, test coverage, and rollback strategies to identify vulnerabilities early, preventing costly failures after deployment.

What's the best way to detect unnecessary complexity and over-engineering in design?▼

Over-engineering detection applies YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) principles to spot redundant features and over-abstraction. Plan-review flags these during early design phases so teams can simplify before coding starts.

When should I conduct a design review to catch issues early?▼

Design reviews are most effective during early design phases, before implementation begins. Plan-review produces structured risk summaries and complexity assessments at this stage, enabling course correction without rework.

How do I assess whether a proposed architecture change has adequate test coverage and rollback strategy?▼

Plan-review evaluates test coverage and rollback readiness as core components of regression risk assessment. Missing elements are identified in structured output, highlighting gaps before deployment risk becomes real.

Can I use plan review to identify missing safety measures in my architecture?▼

Yes. Plan-review produces a verdict that includes missing elements—gaps in testing, monitoring, or fallback logic. The structured output flags what's absent so teams address vulnerabilities proactively.