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project-planner

Convert vague project ideas into structured task plans with milestones and timelines.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#dependencies#estimation#milestones#risk-management#project-planning#resource-allocation#work-breakdown-structure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill project-planner-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-planner
Source: https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles/tree/main/config/claude/skills/project-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat/dotfiles --skill project-planner-program-the-brain-not-the-heartbeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

Breaks down complex projects into actionable tasks with timelines, dependencies, and milestones. Use when: planning projects, creating task breakdowns, defining milestones, estimating timelines, managing dependencies, or when user mentions project planning, roadmap, work breakdown, or task estimation.

What problem does it solve?

Convert vague project ideas into a structured task plan with milestones and timelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): automatically decomposes goals into manageable tasks with precedence.
  • Dependency mapping: identifies and sequences tasks, enabling critical path planning.
  • Estimation and scheduling: assigns effort estimates and realistic timelines, with milestones.
  • Resource allocation and risk planning: assigns owners and flags risks to mitigate.

Quick Start

Describe your project goal, constraints, and rough timeline, and I will generate a structured task plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a work breakdown structure from vague project ideas?▼

To create a work breakdown structure, you input your project goal, constraints, and rough timeline. The system then decomposes the goal into manageable tasks, identifies dependencies, and sequences the work for critical path planning.

What is the best way to estimate project timelines and map task dependencies?▼

Estimating project timelines involves assigning effort estimates to tasks and mapping dependencies to sequence them. This creates realistic schedules with defined milestones, ensuring clear ownership and mitigating potential risks.

Does project planning work for defining milestones and resource allocation across teams?▼

Project planning works for defining milestones and resource allocation across teams by applying work breakdowns to planning sessions. It assigns owners to tasks and flags risks, enabling clear ownership and structured execution.

How do I identify and mitigate risks during task estimation and roadmapping?▼

To identify and mitigate risks during roadmapping, the system flags potential issues during the task breakdown and estimation process. This integrates risk considerations directly into your phase-based execution plan and milestone scheduling.

What do I need to provide to generate a structured task plan with milestones?▼

To generate a structured task plan with milestones, you need to provide your project goal, constraints, and a rough timeline. This input allows the system to define success criteria, deliverables, and a phase-based execution plan.

When should I use automated dependency mapping for project roadmapping?▼

You should use automated dependency mapping when you have complex projects requiring clear precedence between tasks. It identifies and sequences tasks automatically, enabling critical path planning and realistic milestone scheduling.

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