reckoning

Analyze MASTER_PLAN.md to assess project coherence, trajectory, and intent alignment.

191|29|Updated Sep 2, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/juanandresgs/claude-ctrl --skill reckoning

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Skill: reckoning
Source: https://github.com/juanandresgs/claude-ctrl/tree/main/skills/reckoning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juanandresgs/claude-ctrl --skill reckoning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a deep, honest assessment of a project's trajectory, coherence, and alignment with its original intent, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

Core Features & Use Cases

Project Health Analysis: Evaluates intent alignment, decision coherence, scope evolution, and overall project health.
Trajectory Assessment: Determines if the project is on course, drifting, stalled, or has pivoted.
Use Case: A project lead can use this Skill to get an objective, data-driven evaluation of their project's progress and identify critical areas for improvement before they become major issues.

Quick Start

Run the reckoning skill to analyze the MASTER_PLAN.md file in the current directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about reckoning

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

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How do I assess project health and trajectory alignment from a planning document?▼

Assess project health by analyzing a MASTER_PLAN.md file to evaluate intent alignment, decision coherence, and scope evolution. This provides a data-driven verdict on whether the trajectory is on course, drifting, stalled, or pivoted, along with actionable recommendations.

What's the best way to evaluate if my project scope has drifted from its original intent?▼

Evaluate project drift by running a trajectory assessment across seven dimensions to measure coherence against the original intent. This identifies scope evolution and determines if the project is actively progressing, stalled, or has executed an unplanned pivot.

How do I operationalize project analysis findings into actionable tasks?▼

Operationalize project analysis findings by running the assessment in task generation mode. This translates the strategic evaluation of your MASTER_PLAN.md into concrete tasks to address identified weaknesses and realign the project trajectory.

Can I use project analysis to compare different stages of my project's evolution?▼

Yes, you can use the comparison mode to contrast different stages of project evolution. This evaluates how decision coherence and scope alignment have shifted over time, providing a trajectory assessment to guide strategic steering discussions.

Do I need a specific planning format to perform a project self-assessment?▼

Yes, you need a MASTER_PLAN.md file in the current directory to perform this project self-assessment. The analysis extracts intent alignment, decision coherence, and trajectory data directly from this markdown document to generate its verdict.