project-planner

Decompose project goals into actionable tasks with dependencies and sub-agent scheduling.

5|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill project-planner-jansenanalytics
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Skill: project-planner
Source: https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex/tree/main/skills/project-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill project-planner-jansenanalytics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams transform vague project ideas into structured plans by breaking work into actionable tasks, mapping dependencies, and coordinating sub-agents to execute steps with clarity and traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan creation: generate a project blueprint with tasks, owners, and milestones.
  • Dependency graph & impact analysis: visualize task relationships and assess potential downstream effects before changes.
  • Subtask orchestration: assign, manage, and track sub-agents across complex workflows; supports task lifecycles (start, done, block, fail).
  • Status reporting: produce up-to-date status graphs and reports for stakeholders and automation.

Quick Start

Create a project plan with this skill by decomposing work into tasks, defining dependencies, and validating the plan before execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-planner

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

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How do I break down a project goal into actionable tasks with clear dependencies?

To break down a project goal into actionable tasks, you decompose the work into subtasks, map their relationships in a dependency graph, and assign ownership to create a structured project blueprint ready for execution.

What is the best way to visualize task relationships and assess impact before changing a project plan?

The best way to visualize task relationships and assess impact is by using a dependency graph to map task connections, allowing you to evaluate potential downstream effects and perform readiness analysis before starting execution.

Can I assign and track subtasks across multiple sub-agents for complex workflows?

Yes, you can assign and track subtasks across multiple sub-agents by orchestrating complex workflows, managing task lifecycles with statuses like start, done, block, and fail, and monitoring live status updates for reporting.

How does dependency mapping work when scheduling execution across sub-agents?

Dependency mapping works by establishing a directed graph of task relationships, ensuring readiness and impact analysis are performed before starting tasks, and scheduling execution sequentially or in parallel across assigned sub-agents.

Does this project planning approach work for diverse project types and milestones?

Yes, this project planning approach works for diverse project types by generating a customizable project blueprint with tasks, owners, and milestones, applying the decomposition logic to various scales and contexts.

Why do I need readiness and impact analysis before starting scheduled tasks?

You need readiness and impact analysis before starting scheduled tasks to validate that all dependencies are resolved, preventing blocked subtasks and ensuring smooth execution across the coordinated sub-agents.