planner

Generate planning artifacts, contracts, data models, specs, and test templates for backlog items.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ianphil/prism --skill planner-ianphil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: planner
Source: https://github.com/ianphil/prism/tree/main/.claude/skills/planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ianphil/prism --skill planner-ianphil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams plan features by producing a comprehensive, repeatable planning artifact suite.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven planning across Analysis, Specification, Research, Design, and Task Breakdown.
  • Template-driven artifacts: backlog plans, contracts, data-models, specs, and tests.
  • Collaboration-ready outputs: structured docs ready for integration into product workflows.

Quick Start

Invoke the planner with a feature name to generate a complete planning session. For example: Plan a new feature named "Search" and the tool will initialize a planning session, create backlog/plans artifacts, and prepare specs/tests following the featured methodology described in aidocs/feature-planning-methodology.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate structured feature planning artifacts from a backlog item?

You can generate structured feature planning artifacts by invoking the planner with a feature name. It initializes a planning session and outputs backlog plans, contracts, data models, specs, and test templates.

What is included in a comprehensive feature specification suite?

A comprehensive feature specification suite includes phase-driven planning across analysis, specification, research, design, and task breakdown. It produces template-driven artifacts like contracts, data models, specs, and test templates.

How do I create repeatable product management documentation for new features?

You create repeatable product management documentation by using template-driven planning sessions. The planner generates structured docs following a featured methodology, ensuring consistent outputs for every backlog item.

Can I use this planning tool for end-to-end task breakdown and research?

Yes, you can use this tool for end-to-end task breakdown and research. It supports multiple planning phases including analysis, specification, research, design, and task breakdown to prepare comprehensive artifacts.

What's the best way to prepare collaboration-ready product specs from a feature name?

The best way to prepare collaboration-ready product specs is to invoke the planner with a feature name. It automatically initializes a session and generates structured documentation ready for integration into product workflows.

Does the planner generate test templates alongside feature specifications?

Yes, the planner generates test templates alongside feature specifications. It outputs a complete artifact suite that includes backlog plans, contracts, data models, specs, and tests in a repeatable format.