shape-up

Coordinate Shape Up phases from Frame through Build with actionable outputs.

5|2|Updated Jan 20, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #project-planning #product-management #framing #slicing #breadboard #shape-up

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npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills --skill shape-up-petekp

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Skill: shape-up
Source: https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/shape-up
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/petekp/agent-skills --skill shape-up-petekp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Shape Up provides a structured, end-to-end workflow to transform ideas into deliverable software by orchestrating framing, shaping, breadboarding, slicing, and building across projects, with proactive guidance at each phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

Orchestrates the full Shape Up workflow: Frame, Shape, Breadboard, Slice, Build
Proactive, phase-aware guidance and outputs (CURRENT breadboard, shaping notes, slice plans)
Supports both new projects and existing codebases with phase detection and handoffs
Provides clear, actionable next steps and shorthand commands to explore options

Quick Start

Start the Shape Up process by framing your project requirements and selecting the initial Frame phase to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions about shape-up

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

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How do I structure project planning to move from idea to working software?▼

Project planning to move from idea to working software is structured through the Shape Up workflow, orchestrating Frame, Shape, Breadboard, Slice, and Build phases with proactive, phase-aware guidance and actionable outputs.

What is the Shape Up method for product management framing and slicing?▼

The Shape Up method for product management structures work through problem and solution framing, breadboarding solution architecture, and slicing deliverables into buildable scopes to guide software development end-to-end.

Can I use this Shape Up workflow on an existing codebase or only new projects?▼

The Shape Up workflow supports both new projects and significant changes to existing codebases, detecting project phases and managing handoffs to guide framing, shaping, breadboarding, slicing, and building.

How do I start the framing phase for a new software project?▼

To start the framing phase for a new software project, frame your project requirements and select the initial Frame phase to begin receiving proactive next-step prompts and generating shaping notes.

What artifacts does the Shape Up process generate during project shaping?▼

The Shape Up process generates actionable artifacts including the CURRENT breadboard, shaping notes, and per-slice plans, ensuring structured problem and solution framing transitions into buildable software deliverables.

When should I not use a structured project shaping workflow for software development?▼

A structured project shaping workflow like Shape Up is suited for new projects or significant codebase changes; minor tweaks or isolated bug fixes may not require full framing, breadboarding, and slicing phases.