planner

Decompose high-level objectives into ordered task plans with dependencies and acceptance criteria.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benediktms/overmind --skill planner-benediktms
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: planner
Source: https://github.com/benediktms/overmind/tree/main/cli/claudecode-plugin/skills/planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benediktms/overmind --skill planner-benediktms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Decompose high-level objectives into ordered, verifiable task plans with explicit dependencies and acceptance criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured decomposition: spawn Probe first to map the codebase and inform task sequencing.
  • Dependency-aware ordering: analyze task relationships to prevent cycles and optimize parallelism.
  • Independent verifiability: ensure every task has concrete acceptance criteria and deliverables.
  • Guardrails for planning: provide clear handoffs and error handling to maintain reliability.
  • Real-world scenario: transform a large feature objective into a sequenced plan with auditable tasks and milestones.

Quick Start

Provide a high-level objective and I will generate an ordered task plan with dependencies and acceptance criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about planner

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

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How do I decompose a high-level objective into ordered, verifiable tasks?

Task decomposition breaks high-level objectives into ordered, verifiable tasks with explicit dependencies and acceptance criteria. You provide an objective, and the system generates a sequenced plan with auditable milestones and clear handoffs.

What is dependency-aware task planning and when do I need it?

Dependency-aware task planning analyzes task relationships to prevent cycles and optimize safe parallelism. You need it for complex initiatives requiring clear handoffs, explicit dependency tracking, and independent task verifiability.

How do I ensure every task in a project plan has concrete acceptance criteria?

To ensure tasks have concrete acceptance criteria, the planning process enforces independent verifiability by defining specific deliverables for each task. This guarantees every ordered task meets explicit requirements before handoff.

Does task planning work for complex initiatives requiring safe parallelism?

Yes, task planning is designed for complex initiatives requiring safe parallelism. It analyzes task dependencies to allow concurrent execution where safe, preventing cycles while maintaining clear handoffs and reliability.

What are the limitations of automated task decomposition for project planning?

Automated task decomposition relies on mapping the codebase first to inform sequencing, meaning inaccurate initial mapping can affect dependency ordering. It also requires strict guardrails and error handling to maintain reliability during complex handoffs.