plan

Decompose complex goals into ordered YAML plans with dependencies and rollback strategies.

4|1|Updated Jan 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill plan-synaptiai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard/tree/main/skills/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synaptiai/agent-capability-standard --skill plan-synaptiai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan creation and safety assurances for complex tasks by turning goals into executable, auditable sequences with dependencies, checkpoints, and rollback strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decomposes goals into ordered steps with verifiable criteria and DAG dependencies.
  • Embeds checkpoints and rollback actions for safe mutations.
  • Useful for bug fixes, feature deployments, and operational changes requiring clear traceability.

Quick Start

Describe your goal and constraints, and the Skill will output a ready-to-run plan in YAML.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an action plan with rollback strategies and verification checkpoints?

To create an action plan with rollback strategies and verification checkpoints, decompose your goal into ordered steps with DAG dependencies and output a structured YAML file containing rollback_action and verification_criteria fields. This ensures safe mutations and auditable execution traceability for complex tasks.

What is the best way to plan feature deployments with verifiable criteria and dependencies?

The best way to plan feature deployments with verifiable criteria is to decompose the implementation into ordered steps with DAG dependencies, embedding checkpoints and rollback actions. This produces a structured YAML plan ensuring clear traceability and safe execution for operational changes.

Can I use structured YAML for project planning and operational change traceability?

Yes, you can use structured YAML for project planning and operational change traceability by generating plans with fields like plan.id, plan.goal, steps, dependencies, and checkpoints. This format captures overall risk and validation metadata for auditable execution.

Does the generated plan include rollback actions for safe mutations during bug fixes?

Yes, the generated plan includes rollback actions for safe mutations during bug fixes by embedding rollback_action fields within each ordered step. This ensures that any operational changes or feature deployments can be safely reversed if verification criteria are not met.

How do I break down complex tasks into ordered steps with DAG dependencies?

To break down complex tasks into ordered steps with DAG dependencies, describe your goal and constraints to generate a structured YAML plan. This plan maps dependencies between steps, adds verification criteria, and establishes checkpoints for auditable execution and traceability.

When do I need a structured plan with checkpoints for operational changes?

You need a structured plan with checkpoints for operational changes when auditable execution and traceability are required. Generating a YAML plan with dependencies, verification_criteria, and rollback_action ensures safe mutations during complex project planning, bug fixes, and feature implementations.