plan-harder

Convert vague planning requests into phased implementation plans with sprints and validation steps.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill plan-harder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: plan-harder
Source: https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills/tree/main/skills/plan-harder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/am-will/codex-skills --skill plan-harder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan-harder helps teams transform vague planning requests into rigorous, phased implementation plans with sprint-based tasks and clear validation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven planning: Generate phased roadmaps with sprints and atomic tasks.
  • Clarification & validation: Request user input to resolve ambiguities and capture acceptance criteria.
  • Output artifacts: Produce a structured plan file and a per-sprint checklist for demos.

Quick Start

Use plan-harder to convert a feature request into a detailed, sprint-based plan with explicit tasks and success criteria. Include inputs such as scope, constraints, and required deliverables to guide the planner.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-harder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague software feature request into a detailed implementation roadmap?▼

Transforming a vague software feature request into a detailed implementation roadmap requires inputting scope and constraints to generate phased sprints containing atomic tasks and explicit validation steps.

What is sprint-based task decomposition for software projects?▼

Sprint-based task decomposition is the process of breaking a software roadmap into phased sprints with atomic tasks that build sequentially on prior work, ensuring structured progression and clear validation criteria.

How do I plan software sprints with clear validation and acceptance criteria?▼

Plan software sprints with clear validation by providing scope and required deliverables to generate a structured plan that resolves ambiguities through clarification and captures explicit acceptance criteria for each phase.

Does this planning approach work without external project management integrations?▼

This planning approach works standalone without external project management integrations, operating with zero dependencies to output a structured kebab-case markdown plan file ending with -plan.md for team review.

What is the best way to structure a phased implementation plan for software engineering?▼

Structuring a phased implementation plan is best achieved by organizing work into sequential sprints containing atomic tasks and per-sprint checklists, outputting a structured markdown file for demos and review.

When do I need to generate a structured plan file for software project reviews?▼

Generate a structured plan file when converting vague requests into rigorous roadmaps, ensuring teams receive a kebab-case markdown document containing sprints and success criteria for project reviews.