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name: plan-writing\ndescription: \"Structured task planning with clear breakdowns, dependencies, and verification criteria. Use when implementing features, refactoring, or any multi-step work.\"\nrisk: critical\nsource: community\ndate_added: \"2026-02-27\"

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Plan Writing

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Source: obra/superpowers

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Overview

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This skill provides a framework for breaking down work into clear, actionable tasks with verification criteria.

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Task Breakdown Principles

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1. Small, Focused Tasks

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2. Clear Verification

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3. Logical Ordering

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4. Dynamic Naming in Project Root

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Planning Principles (NOT Templates!)

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\uD83D\uDD34 NO fixed templates. Each plan is UNIQUE to the task.

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Principle 1: Keep It SHORT

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❌ Wrong✅ Right
50 tasks with sub-sub-tasks5-10 clear tasks max
Every micro-step listedOnly actionable items
Verbose descriptionsOne-line per task
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Rule: If plan is longer than 1 page, it's too long. Simplify.

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Principle 2: Be SPECIFIC, Not Generic

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❌ Wrong✅ Right
\"Set up project\"\"Run npx create-next-app\"
\"Add authentication\"\"Install next-auth, create /api/auth/[...nextauth].ts\"
\"Style the UI\"\"Add Tailwind classes to Header.tsx\"
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Rule: Each task should have a clear, verifiable outcome.

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Principle 3: Dynamic Content Based on Project Type

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For NEW PROJECT:

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For FEATURE ADDITION:

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For BUG FIX:

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Principle 4: Scripts Are Project-Specific

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\uD83D\uDD34 DO NOT copy-paste script commands. Choose based on project type.

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Project TypeRelevant Scripts
Frontend/Reactux_audit.py, accessibility_checker.py
Backend/APIapi_validator.py, security_scan.py
Mobilemobile_audit.py
Databaseschema_validator.py
Full-stackMix of above based on what you touched
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Wrong: Adding all scripts to every plan\nRight: Only scripts relevant to THIS task

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Principle 5: Verification is Simple

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❌ Wrong✅ Right
\"Verify the component works correctly\"\"Run npm run dev, click button, see toast\"
\"Test the API\"\"curl localhost:3000/api/users returns 200\"
\"Check styles\"\"Open browser, verify dark mode toggle works\"
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Plan Structure (Flexible, Not Fixed!)

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# [Task Name]\n\n## Goal\nOne sentence: What are we building/fixing?\n\n## Tasks\n- [ ] Task 1: [Specific action] → Verify: [How to check]\n- [ ] Task 2: [Specific action] → Verify: [How to check]\n- [ ] Task 3: [Specific action] → Verify: [How to check]\n\n## Done When\n- [ ] [Main success criteria]\n
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That's it. No phases, no sub-sections unless truly needed.\nKeep it minimal. Add complexity only when required.

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Notes

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[Any important considerations]

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\n---\n\n## Best Practices (Quick Reference)\n\n1. **Start with goal** - What are we building/fixing?\n2. **Max 10 tasks** - If more, break into multiple plans\n3. **Each task verifiable** - Clear \"done\" criteria\n4. **Project-specific** - No copy-paste templates\n5. **Update as you go** - Mark `[x]` when complete\n\n---\n\n## When to Use\n- New project from scratch\n- Adding a feature\n- Fixing a bug (if complex)\n- Refactoring multiple files\n\n## Limitations\n- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.\n- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.\n- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.\n
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