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sandman-plan

Generate an execution-ready plan from issue context and code exploration.

5|1|Updated May 8, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow design#code automation#execution plan#subagent review#issue context analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman --skill sandman-plan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sandman-plan
Source: https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman/tree/main/internal/skill/sandman/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rafaelromao/sandman --skill sandman-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a clear, executable plan to guide automated coding workflows, reducing ambiguity and ensuring cohesive execution of tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan Creation: Formulate a behavior-first plan to guide the automated code execution.
  • Contextual Understanding: Utilizes issue context and codebase exploration to create a well-informed plan.
  • Consensus-Building: Includes a subagent review process to ensure the plan is comprehensive and actionable.
  • Task Document Integration: Outputs the plan directly into a .sandman/task.md file for seamless transition to execution.

Quick Start

Run sandman plan to start creating an execution plan for your open work item.

Frequently Asked Questions about sandman-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an execution plan for automated code workflows?▼

To create an execution plan for automated code workflows, use this Skill to formulate a behavior-first plan from issue context and codebase exploration, outputting a structured task document.

What is a structured execution plan for automated coding tasks?▼

A structured execution plan for automated coding tasks is an execution-ready document that reduces ambiguity by combining issue context analysis, codebase exploration, and subagent review consensus into a clear task file.

How do I generate a task document from issue context for code automation?▼

You generate a task document from issue context for code automation by analyzing the open work item, exploring the codebase, and integrating a subagent review process to output a `.sandman/task.md` file.

Does code automation planning require a subagent review process?▼

Yes, code automation planning requires a subagent review process to ensure the generated execution plan is comprehensive, actionable, and consensus-driven before transitioning to automated execution.

Can I use execution plans generated here directly with the sandman-tdd workflow?▼

Yes, you can use execution plans generated here directly with the sandman-tdd workflow, as the outputted `.sandman/task.md` file is specifically structured for the sandman-tdd skill to execute.

Why does automated code execution require a structured task document?▼

Automated code execution requires a structured task document to reduce ambiguity and ensure cohesive execution, providing a clear, executable guide that translates issue context into actionable steps.

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