planning

Convert vague goals into structured plans with milestones and risk assessment.

Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #requirements #roadmap #milestones #project-management #risk-analysis

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npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup --skill planning-brixtonpham

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Skill: planning
Source: https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup/tree/main/hub/skills/0-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup --skill planning-brixtonpham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Planning is often ad-hoc, leading to scope creep, misalignment, and missed deadlines. This Skill provides a universal framework to convert vague objectives into clear, actionable plans that teams can execute.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workflow-guided planning: Guides from discovery to execution with a structured phase and outputs.
Template-driven plans: Generates plan.md and phase files to enable repeatable project setup.
Cross-domain applicability: Suitable for software, business, personal, creative, academic, and event planning.

Quick Start

Start a new plan by creating a folder under plans (e.g., plans/20250101-1200-website-relaunch/). Add plan.md with vision, scope, deliverables, milestones, and risks, then create phase files (phase-01-... through phase-12-...) detailing steps, owners, durations, and dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning

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

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How do I turn vague project goals into an actionable roadmap with milestones?▼

Project planning prevents scope creep and missed deadlines by replacing ad-hoc methods with a structured template. It generates a plan document covering vision, scope, deliverables, milestones, and risks to keep teams aligned during execution.

Does this roadmap planning framework work for software, business, and event planning?▼

Yes, this roadmap planning framework supports software, business, personal, creative, academic, and event planning. It accommodates feature roadmaps, architecture decisions, and risk assessment across these varied domains.

What's the best way to structure a project plan to avoid scope creep and misalignment?▼

The best way to structure a project plan is using a template-driven approach with a central plan file and phase files. This workflow-guided method details steps, owners, durations, and dependencies for repeatable project setup.

How do I set up a new project plan using a workflow-guided template?▼

Set up a new project plan by creating a dedicated folder, adding a plan document with vision and milestones, then creating phase files detailing steps, owners, durations, and dependencies. This enables repeatable project setup.

What sections should a milestone and risk assessment plan include?▼

A milestone and risk assessment plan should include structured sections for vision, scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, timeline, risks, and success criteria. These components ensure comprehensive coverage from discovery to execution.