ralphai-planning

Generate Ralphai plan files with frontmatter and acceptance criteria in the backlog directory.

9|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #planning #templates #codebase #backlog #plan-writing

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npx skills add https://github.com/mfaux/ralphai --skill ralphai-planning

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Skill: ralphai-planning
Source: https://github.com/mfaux/ralphai/tree/main/skills/ralphai-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mfaux/ralphai --skill ralphai-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ralphai planning simplifies creating standardized, executable plan files that guide autonomous coding agents, ensuring consistency and clarity across tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate plan files in backlog with standardized frontmatter (name, description) and actionable content.
Support templates for Feature, Bug fix, and Refactor to guide incremental work.
Ensure plans contain concrete references to code locations, acceptance criteria, and implementation tasks.

Quick Start

Create a plan file in your backlog with a concise slug that defines the task, acceptance criteria, and concrete code references.

Frequently Asked Questions about ralphai-planning

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create plan files for autonomous coding agents?▼

Plan files for autonomous coding agents are generated with standardized frontmatter containing a name and description, plus actionable content with concrete code references and acceptance criteria, saved directly in the backlog directory.

What templates are available for codebase development planning?▼

Codebase development planning templates cover Feature, Bug fix, and Refactor scenarios, guiding incremental work by structuring implementation tasks and acceptance criteria within the generated plan file.

Why does my workflow plan fail autonomous execution?▼

Workflow plans fail autonomous execution when missing required frontmatter fields or lacking concrete file references and acceptance criteria; enforcing these elements ensures the plan guides iterative development tasks successfully.

Do I need a backlog directory to automate plan creation?▼

Automating plan creation requires a backlog directory where generated plan files are saved, ensuring standardized storage and accessibility for autonomous coding agents executing iterative development tasks.

What's the best way to structure a refactor plan for a codebase?▼

Structuring a refactor plan for a codebase involves using the Refactor template to define concrete code locations, implementation tasks, and acceptance criteria within the plan file's frontmatter and content sections.

Can I generate feature plans without manual frontmatter setup?▼

Feature plans can be generated without manual frontmatter setup by automatically enforcing frontmatter presence with a name and description, ensuring the plan content contains concrete file references and acceptance criteria.