plan-before-code

Enforce a pre-edit planning workflow with inspection and validation steps.

19|2|Updated Mar 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab --skill plan-before-code
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Skill: plan-before-code
Source: https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab/tree/main/.claude/skills/plan-before-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ThalesGroup/agilab --skill plan-before-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Plan-before-code enforces a planning pass before editing code to clarify goals, surface risks, and minimize unnecessary rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces lightweight or strict planning modes before edits.
  • Guides a structured pre-edit workflow with inspection, planning, execution, and validation.
  • Suitable for multi-file changes, refactors, releases, tests, and any task where assumptions must be validated upfront.

Quick Start

Create a short plan before starting work, then follow it to implement changes and verify results.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-before-code

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

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How do I plan code edits before implementation to reduce rework and errors?▼

To plan code edits before implementation, create a pre-edit plan that clarifies goals and validates assumptions. This enforces a structured workflow encompassing inspection, planning, and execution to minimize unnecessary rework and errors.

What is the best way to validate assumptions before refactoring multiple files?▼

The best way to validate assumptions before refactoring multiple files is applying a strict planning pass. This surfaces risks upfront by enforcing a structured pre-edit workflow of inspection, planning, execution, and validation steps.

How does a pre-edit planning workflow improve code quality during releases?▼

A pre-edit planning workflow improves code quality during releases by clarifying goals and sequencing changes. It enforces validation steps before edits, reducing unnecessary rework and surfacing risks early.

Can I use a lightweight planning mode for simple code editing tasks?▼

Yes, you can use a lightweight planning mode for simple code editing tasks. The workflow supports both lightweight and strict modes, allowing you to enforce appropriate validation based on task complexity.

When do I need a structured workflow to validate coding assumptions upfront?▼

You need a structured workflow to validate coding assumptions upfront for multi-file changes, refactors, releases, and tests. This clarifies goals, surfaces risks, and minimizes unnecessary rework before edits.

Why does inserting a planning pass before coding reduce unnecessary edits?▼

Inserting a planning pass before coding reduces unnecessary edits by clarifying goals and surfacing risks upfront. This validation step ensures assumptions are checked before implementation, minimizing rework.