planNext

Analyze PROJECT_PLAN.md to rank the next task by dependencies and phase.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BekaChkhiro/claude-plan-plugin --skill plannext
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: planNext
Source: https://github.com/BekaChkhiro/claude-plan-plugin/tree/main/commands/planNext
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BekaChkhiro/claude-plan-plugin --skill plannext

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan Next Task Recommendation helps project teams quickly identify the optimal next task from their PROJECT_PLAN.md, reducing guesswork and idle time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Available Task Identification: Determines which tasks are ready to start based on status and dependency satisfaction.
  • Scaled Ranking: Ranks candidate tasks using Phase Priority, Dependency Impact, Complexity Balance, and Natural Flow.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Provides a primary recommendation plus 2–3 alternatives with task details and clear next steps.

Quick Start

Run the /planNext command in Claude Code to generate a recommended next task based on your current PROJECT_PLAN.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about planNext

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

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How do I identify the next best task to maximize project momentum?

Plan Next Task Recommendation identifies the optimal next task by analyzing PROJECT_PLAN.md to evaluate phase priority, dependency impact, complexity balance, and natural flow, providing a ranked primary recommendation and 2-3 backup options with ready-to-start commands.

How does task prioritization work for projects with phased dependencies?

Task prioritization for phased dependencies works by scoring available tasks against Phase Priority, Dependency Impact, Complexity Balance, and Natural Flow criteria, checking status and dependency satisfaction to generate a ranked, actionable recommendation.

What is the best way to determine which project tasks are ready to start?

Determining ready-to-start tasks involves evaluating task status and dependency satisfaction within PROJECT_PLAN.md, filtering blocked items to ensure the recommended next task and its backup options have all dependencies fulfilled and can proceed immediately.

Do I need a specific file format to get task recommendations for my project plan?

You need a PROJECT_PLAN.md file detailing your phased tasks and dependency-based progress, which the recommendation engine parses to evaluate phase priority, dependency satisfaction, and complexity balance for generating ranked task suggestions.

Can I get backup task options if the primary recommendation is blocked?

You receive 2-3 backup alternatives alongside the primary recommendation, ranked by dependency impact and natural flow, providing immediate actionable next steps to maintain project momentum if the main suggested task becomes blocked.

Why does my recommended task change based on project phase priority?

Recommended tasks change based on phase priority because the ranking algorithm scores tasks using Phase Priority, Dependency Impact, Complexity Balance, and Natural Flow to align recommendations with current project phase and maximize overall momentum.