writing-plans

To create an implementation plan from a vague spec, you need a tool that transforms requirements into a comprehensive, task-by-task roadmap. This ensures developers have a clear breakdown of files to touch, tests to write, and commits to make, reducing ambiguity and rework.

The best way to plan multi-step coding tasks for brownfield projects is to generate a structured task list detailing required file modifications and documentation checks. This approach provides an executable roadmap that ensures consistency and traceability across existing codebases.

Structuring an implementation plan to include tests and version control commits requires enforcing a standard Task N format. This breaks down features into specific actions, listing exact file paths to modify, tests to write, docs to check, and required commits for execution.

You can save implementation plans to a specific directory for versioning by using a standardized naming convention. Saving documents to docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature-name>.md ensures easy tracking, consistency, and traceability across project updates.

You need a detailed task breakdown before starting feature implementation when working on complex multi-step tasks in greenfield or brownfield environments. It provides an actionable roadmap that clarifies required file changes and documentation checks, minimizing development ambiguity.

The generated plan format supports direct handoff to an execution skill by enforcing a consistent Plan Document Header and a standardized structure. This ensures downstream execution processes can seamlessly interpret the task list and required file paths.