plan

Generate markdown planning documents with goals, steps, tests, and risks.

6|Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne --skill plan-strategic-automation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne/tree/main/src/arachne/skills/default/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne --skill plan-strategic-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hermes plan mode helps teams generate clear, actionable planning documents without performing any execution, enabling safer pre-implementation scoping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate structured markdown plans that capture goals, steps, tests, risks, and decisions
  • Save plans directly into the active workspace under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamped filename
  • Use during planning sessions to align stakeholders and reduce change risk

Quick Start

Save a concrete plan as a markdown file under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamped name.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

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How do I generate an actionable markdown plan in my workspace?

To generate an actionable markdown plan, this tool writes a structured document capturing goals, steps, tests, and risks directly into your active workspace under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamped filename.

How do I create planning documents without modifying repository files?

You can create planning documents without modifying repository files because this tool operates strictly in plan mode, writing isolated markdown files to the .hermes/plans/ directory without executing commands or altering source code.

What is the best way to scope pre-implementation goals and risks for a project?

Scoping pre-implementation goals and risks is best handled by generating a reviewable markdown plan that explicitly captures decisions, steps, and tests, enabling safer alignment before any code execution begins.

Does the Hermes plan mode apply to automation workflow planning?

Yes, Hermes plan mode applies to automation workflow planning by generating concrete, executable planning documents that outline the workflow steps and risk considerations without running the automation itself.

Can I use this planning tool to align stakeholders before implementation?

You can use this planning tool to align stakeholders by providing explicit, reviewable markdown documents that detail project goals, tests, and decisions, reducing change risk during planning sessions.