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/plan

Break a complex task into an ordered, dependency-aware task list with estimates and verification steps. Use when a request spans multiple components or days, before starting large features, or when the user runs /plan.

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$ npx -y skills add claude-world/director-mode-lite --skill plan --agent claude-code

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  • Fires itselfAuto-invocation. Claude auto-loads it when your prompt matches the work.Auto-invocation is when the right skill fires by itself at the right moment, driven by a FLOW.md router and a hook, instead of you invoking it by name. It is the difference between a skill being installed and a skill actually getting used.Read the full definition →
  • You can call itInvoke it directly when you want it.
  • Slash command/plan

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Break a complex task into an ordered, dependency-aware task list with estimates and verification steps. Use when a request spans multiple components or days, before starting large features, or when the user runs /plan.

SKILL.md

plan.SKILL.md
name: plan
description: Break a complex task into an ordered, dependency-aware task list with estimates and verification steps. Use when a request spans multiple components or days, before starting large features, or when the user runs /plan.
user-invocable: true

Task Planning

Create a detailed execution plan for the current task.

Process

1. **Analyze Requirements**

  • What is the goal?
  • What are the constraints?
  • What resources are available?

2. **Break Down Tasks**

  • Decompose into specific, actionable steps
  • Each task should be completable independently
  • Estimate relative complexity (small/medium/large)

3. **Create Task List**

  • Use TodoWrite tool to track progress
  • Mark priorities and dependencies
  • Keep tasks granular

4. **Identify Risks**

  • What could go wrong?
  • What are the unknowns?
  • What needs clarification?

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Task Template

## Task: [Task Name]

### Goal
[What this task achieves]

### Steps
1. [ ] [Step 1]
2. [ ] [Step 2]
3. [ ] [Step 3]

### Dependencies
- Requires: [other tasks]
- Blocks: [dependent tasks]

### Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]

---

Guidelines

  • Keep tasks small (completable in one session)
  • Be specific about acceptance criteria
  • Identify dependencies early
  • Update plan as you learn more
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