iterate-plan

Applies minimal surgical edits to an existing plan document when scope or approach changes.

1|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dominionism/Noesis --skill iterate-plan-dominionism
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Skill: iterate-plan
Source: https://github.com/dominionism/Noesis/tree/main/assets/skills/iterate-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dominionism/Noesis --skill iterate-plan-dominionism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When requirements shift or a phase reveals unexpected complexity mid-implementation, rewriting a plan from scratch wastes prior work and loses context. This Skill updates only the affected parts of an existing plan file while preserving completed phases and document structure. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Minimal Surgical Edits: Adds, removes, or reorders phases without rewriting unaffected sections, and preserves phases already marked complete. - Change Classification: Distinguishes scope changes, technical changes, approach changes, and discoveries before proposing edits. - Consistency Verification: Checks phase dependencies, success criteria, and the "What We're NOT Doing" section after every edit. - Use Case: During implementation of a multi-phase feature plan, an automated check fails and forces a different approach for Phase 3. Use this Skill to update only Phase 3 and its dependencies, then resume implementation from the corrected phase. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to iterate on your existing plan file at a given path, explaining what changed and why, then confirm the proposed edits before they are written.

Frequently Asked Questions about iterate-plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I update an existing implementation plan without rewriting it?▼

Provide the path to your plan file and explain what changed and why. The Skill proposes a minimal edit covering only affected phases, waits for your confirmation, then applies the change while leaving completed and unaffected sections untouched.

How to remove a phase from a plan document safely?▼

Removed phases are never silently deleted. The Skill replaces the phase with a struck-through heading and a note explaining why it was removed, so the plan history stays auditable and references elsewhere can be checked.

When should I iterate a plan versus create a new one?▼

Iterate when the plan is fundamentally sound but needs scope, approach, or phase adjustments. If the plan is fundamentally wrong and needs full replacement, create a new plan instead of editing the old one.

Does editing a plan affect phases already marked complete?▼

No. Phases already marked complete are preserved by default and are only altered with explicit instruction. The Skill also verifies that dependencies and success criteria remain consistent after any edit.

What happens after the plan is updated?▼

The Skill presents a diff summary of what was added, modified, and removed, then states exactly which phase to resume from and how to continue implementation with the updated plan file.