planmode-engineer

Analyze engineering plans with structured reviews for architecture, data flow, tests, and performance.

3|1|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cogine-ai/cogine-dev-skillset --skill planmode-engineer
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Skill: planmode-engineer
Source: https://github.com/cogine-ai/cogine-dev-skillset/tree/main/skills/planmode-engineer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cogine-ai/cogine-dev-skillset --skill planmode-engineer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews complex execution plans to ensure architecture, data flow, edge cases, test coverage, and performance are considered before coding begins, reducing risk and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured plan review with defined scopes (scope challenge), ASCII diagrams, and decision criteria.
  • Guides engineers through architecture, data flow, edge cases, tests, and performance considerations.
  • Generates a concrete, action-oriented plan with TODOs and risk flags to align teams on next steps.

Quick Start

Run the planmode-engineer review on your current branch to begin and guide the team through scope, architecture, and testing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about planmode-engineer

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

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How do I review an engineering plan before coding begins?

To review an engineering plan before coding, analyze architecture, data flow, edge cases, test coverage, and performance to reduce risk. A structured plan review enforces scope challenges and generates a decision roadmap with TODOs and risk flags to align teams.

What is a scope challenge in architecture review?

A scope challenge in architecture review is an explicit protocol step that questions and validates the defined boundaries of an engineering plan. It ensures that data flow, edge cases, and performance considerations are structurally assessed before implementation begins.

How do I create a decision roadmap with risk flags for software projects?

Create a decision roadmap with risk flags by performing a structured plan review that covers architecture, code quality, tests, and performance. The process outputs concrete TODOs and explicit risk flags to guide engineering teams through next steps.

Can I use ASCII diagrams for risk assessment and data flow planning?

Yes, ASCII diagrams are used during risk assessment and data flow planning to visually map architecture and system interactions. They are integrated into the plan review protocol to help teams identify edge cases and performance bottlenecks.

Does plan review work for complex execution plans across software projects?

Plan review works for complex execution plans across software projects by evaluating architecture, data flow, and test coverage before coding begins. It enforces a structured protocol with defined scopes and decision criteria to minimize rework.

What is the best way to ensure test coverage is considered in a plan review?

The best way to ensure test coverage is considered in a plan review is to enforce a structured protocol that includes dedicated sections for tests and edge cases. This generates a formal decision roadmap with TODOs to track implementation.