plan-reviewer

Review plan proposals from DevOps, Peer, Security, and Architect perspectives.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill plan-reviewer-stevenengland
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: plan-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/plan-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill plan-reviewer-stevenengland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews proposals with a skeptical, multi-perspective approach to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-perspective review workflow (DevOps / SRE, Peer Reviewer, Security Engineer, Software Architect) to surface issues independently.
  • In-place plan refinement: produce an improved plan and a set of actionable implementation steps.
  • Supports plan.md and optional implementation.md, with guidance for edge cases and staged changes.

Quick Start

Provide a four-perspective critique of a plan and return an updated plan with concrete implementation guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-reviewer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a technical plan for security and architecture risks?

To review a plan for security and architecture risks, apply a multi-perspective critique using DevOps, Peer, Security, and Software Architect viewpoints to surface gaps and trade-offs, then produce an updated plan with concrete implementation guidance.

What is a multi-perspective plan critique?

A multi-perspective plan critique is a review process that evaluates a proposal independently from DevOps, Peer, Security, and Software Architect viewpoints to identify weaknesses, risks, and improvement opportunities before implementation begins.

Can I use this to refine an existing plan with implementation notes?

Yes, you can refine an existing plan by providing a plan.md and an optional implementation.md file, which the review process uses to generate in-place revisions and actionable implementation steps.

What's the best way to identify gaps in a software implementation proposal?

The best way to identify gaps in an implementation proposal is to apply a skeptical, multi-perspective peer review workflow that independently surfaces issues from SRE, security, and architectural viewpoints, resulting in actionable revisions.

Does the plan review process handle edge cases and staged changes?

Yes, the plan review process handles edge cases and staged changes by providing specific implementation guidance that includes notes on risks, decisions, and required changes for the updated plan.