plan

Generate a timestamped markdown plan in .owls/plans/ without executing commands.

1|1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill plan-linfordwu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/linfordWu/owls/tree/main/skills/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill plan-linfordwu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables planning-focused workflows in OWLS by generating a structured markdown plan and saving it to the active workspace, without performing any actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plan-only generation: analyze the current context and produce a concrete, ready-to-save plan rather than executing tasks.
  • Output destination: write the markdown plan to .owls/plans/ with a timestamped filename in the active workspace.
  • Real-world applicability: ideal for feature scoping, task decomposition, approval workflows, and pre-implementation reviews.

Quick Start

Describe the goal and I will generate a concrete markdown plan saved to .owls/plans/ and will not execute any actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a markdown plan for workspace automation without executing commands?▼

To generate a markdown plan without executing commands, describe your goal and a structured plan is saved to the .owls/plans/ directory with a timestamped filename. This plan includes goals, context, steps, and validation criteria without mutating the repository.

What is plan-only generation for task orchestration?▼

Plan-only generation for task orchestration is the process of analyzing context to produce a ready-to-save markdown plan. It outputs structured steps and validation criteria without performing any actual execution or repository mutations.

How do I structure pre-implementation reviews for local environments?▼

Structure pre-implementation reviews by defining goals, context, proposed steps, and validation criteria in a markdown file. This approach scopes the project upfront without applying changes to the local environment.

Does this planning workflow save files directly to the active workspace?▼

Yes, this planning workflow saves files directly to the active workspace. It writes the generated markdown plan to the .owls/plans/ directory using a timestamped filename for easy tracking and approval workflows.

Why use a plan-only approach for feature scoping instead of direct execution?▼

Use a plan-only approach for feature scoping to ensure upfront planning and approval workflows before any changes occur. It prevents repository mutations by generating actionable steps and validation criteria without executing tasks.