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Creates user stories, epics, and tasks with Fibonacci point estimates.

4|Updated Aug 19, 2025
Search Tags:#planning#epics#agile#Context7#user-stories#story-points
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ --skill planner-wtthornton
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: planner
Source: https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ/tree/main/.claude/skills/planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wtthornton/HomeIQ --skill planner-wtthornton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ambitious features without structure lead to uneven delivery. This Skill creates user stories, epic plans, and task breakdowns to enable predictable delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Story Creation: As a user, I want a story with acceptance criteria and story points.
  • Epic Planning: Break down features into manageable stories and identify dependencies.
  • Task Breakdown: Decompose stories into actionable tasks with estimates.
  • Context7 Integration: Retrieves story templates and planning patterns.

Quick Start

@plan "User authentication system" --epic --output-file stories/auth-epic.md

Frequently Asked Questions about planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down software features into user stories and epics?▼

User stories decompose features into small, deliverable units with acceptance criteria and story points. This Skill creates structured epics and stories from requirements, mapping dependencies and prioritizing by business value to enable predictable delivery across agile teams.

What's the best way to estimate effort using story points?▼

Story points measure relative effort using Fibonacci sequences (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13) to reflect uncertainty at scale. This Skill assigns points based on task complexity and risk, enabling teams to forecast capacity and velocity without hour-based estimates.

How do I create standardized user stories with acceptance criteria?▼

Standardized stories follow structured templates defining what users need, why, and how success is measured. This Skill generates template-driven stories with acceptance criteria, enabling consistent requirements across product planning and agile coaching contexts.

Can I use planning templates to speed up story creation?▼

Yes. This Skill integrates Context7 templates and domain-expert input to generate stories faster. Templates provide reusable patterns for story structure, dependencies, and prioritization, reducing manual planning overhead while maintaining consistency.

What are the limitations of decomposing epics into tasks?▼

Task breakdown depends on feature clarity and team domain knowledge. Very large or poorly scoped epics may require multiple decomposition passes; this Skill works best when initial requirements identify clear user outcomes and business priorities.

Do I need agile or Scrum experience to use planning for estimation?▼

No. This Skill guides story creation and estimation without requiring Scrum certification. It applies across product planning, agile coaching, and estimation contexts, adapting to teams new to story-based planning or experienced Agile practitioners.

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