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Create phased implementation plans with milestones, risks, and success criteria.

4|1|Updated Dec 21, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#documentation#research#implementation#plan#phases#project-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carterbs/agent-config --skill create-plan-carterbs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-plan
Source: https://github.com/carterbs/agent-config/tree/main/plugins/brad-personal/skills/create-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carterbs/agent-config --skill create-plan-carterbs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Create detailed implementation plans to guide multi-file features, architectural changes, and milestone-based projects with clear success criteria before coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Planning framework that decomposes work into phases and milestones.
  • Research-driven approach to understand requirements and existing code.
  • Structured templates for documenting decisions, risks, and rollout strategies.

Quick Start

Provide the project goal, constraints, and any known risks, and I will generate a phased implementation plan with milestones and success criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a phased implementation plan for a multi-file software feature?▼

To create a phased implementation plan, provide your project goal, constraints, and known risks to generate a structured plan with milestones, phase-specific tasks, and clear success criteria.

What is the best way to document architectural decisions and risks before coding?▼

The best way to document architectural decisions and risks is using a structured planning template that records decision logs, risk mitigation strategies, and rollout strategies for major refactors.

How do I plan a major software refactor with clear milestones?▼

You plan a major software refactor with milestones by decomposing the architectural changes into phases, applying a research-driven approach to understand existing code, and defining success criteria.

Can I use this for research-backed project management of new feature launches?▼

Yes, you can use this research-backed project management approach for major feature launches, as it satisfies requirements for formal plan structure, milestone tracking, and documented decisions.

Do I need to provide existing codebase documentation to generate an implementation plan?▼

You do not need existing codebase documentation, but providing your project goal, constraints, and any known risks allows the research-driven planning framework to generate accurate phase-specific tasks.

When should I not use a structured planning framework for software development?▼

You should not use a structured planning framework for simple, single-file updates that do not require milestones, risk analysis, or multi-phase implementation efforts with documented decisions.

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