whiteboard

Create temporary isolated planning spaces in docs/whiteboards during sessions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder-org/claude-skills --skill whiteboard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whiteboard
Source: https://github.com/mcj-coder-org/claude-skills/tree/main/whiteboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mcj-coder-org/claude-skills --skill whiteboard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Whiteboard provides a lightweight planning space for mid-session exploration, enabling teams to quickly capture ideas without disrupting active work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a temporary planning space in docs/whiteboards to capture thoughts during exploration
  • Isolate work with worktrees to prevent conflicts with the active branch
  • Track whiteboard sessions in docs/whiteboards/_open-sessions.md and refine into ADRs, designs, or plans
  • Auto-detect existing doc structures (ADR, design, plans) to integrate with current documentation
  • Triggered by explicit prompts (whiteboard: {topic}) or implicit cues during a session

Quick Start

Trigger explicitly with: whiteboard: {topic} Implicit cues such as "let me whiteboard this" or "whiteboard this idea" also start the workflow

Frequently Asked Questions about whiteboard

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

FAQPage Schema
Can I track informal planning sessions and refine them into formal documentation?

Worktrees isolate mid-session planning work from your active branch by creating a separate working directory. This prevents conflicts while you explore ideas in a temporary docs/whiteboards space before refining them.

Does this planning space integrate with existing ADR and design docs structures?

Trigger a whiteboard session explicitly using the 'whiteboard: {topic}' command prompt. Implicit cues like 'let me whiteboard this' during a session also automatically start the temporary planning workflow.

How do I track open whiteboard sessions across a project?

The planning space auto-detects existing documentation structures like ADRs, design docs, and plans. This integration allows you to seamlessly refine tracked whiteboard sessions into formal architectural or implementation documents.

How do I capture mid-session brainstorming ideas without disrupting active development?

Open whiteboard sessions are tracked in docs/whiteboards/_open-sessions.md. This file logs active explorations, ensuring you can monitor and refine temporary ideas into formal docs like ADRs or plans.