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create-plan

Creates phased, test-driven implementation plans under flow/plans/ from issues or task descriptions.

1|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#tdd#implementation plan#github issues#azure devops#codebase research
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/corticalstack/flow --skill create-plan-corticalstack
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-plan
Source: https://github.com/corticalstack/flow/tree/main/.claude/skills/create-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/corticalstack/flow --skill create-plan-corticalstack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a vague issue or work item into an actionable implementation plan requires deep codebase research and careful scoping; doing this ad hoc leads to missed edge cases, scope creep, and plans that stall during implementation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Interactive Plan Authoring: Researches the codebase with parallel sub-agents, asks clarifying questions, and iteratively writes a phased plan to flow/plans/ with no implementation code. - Test-Driven Phase Structure: Every phase follows a write-failing-tests, implement, verify cycle with separate automated and manual success criteria. - Tracker Integration: Fetches GitHub issues or Azure DevOps work items via the tracker CLI and transitions work-item states as planning progresses. - Use Case: Run /create-plan #123 to fetch an issue, research the relevant code, and produce a dated, phased plan document ready for the /implement-plan step. ## Quick Start Invoke /create-plan with an issue URL or id, such as /create-plan #123, and answer the clarifying questions to produce the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an implementation plan from a GitHub issue?▼

Invoke /create-plan with the issue reference, such as /create-plan #123 or a full issue URL. The skill fetches the work item via the tracker CLI, researches the codebase, asks clarifying questions, and writes a phased plan to flow/plans/.

How to write test-driven implementation plans for AI coding agents?▼

Structure every phase as write failing tests, confirm they fail, implement, then confirm they pass. This skill enforces that TDD pattern and separates success criteria into automated verification commands and manual verification checks.

Does create-plan work with Azure DevOps work items?▼

Yes, it accepts Azure DevOps work item URLs in addition to GitHub issues. It fetches the item through the tracker abstraction CLI and can transition work-item states such as planning-in-progress and ready-for-dev.

Can the plan include code snippets for new files?▼

No, the skill explicitly forbids implementation code in plans. Plans describe what each file should do, its responsibilities, and API contracts; actual code is written later during the /implement-plan step.

Why does create-plan ask questions instead of writing the plan immediately?▼

It is designed as an interactive, iterative process that verifies assumptions against the actual codebase before committing to an approach. The final plan must contain no open questions, so ambiguities are resolved with the user first.

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