plan

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

6|Updated Apr 26, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #planning #markdown #workspace #plan #hermes

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npx skills add https://github.com/Strategic-Automation/arachne --skill plan-strategic-automation

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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.