plan

Generate a timestamped markdown plan with steps and risk notes.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill plan-lucasfth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan
Source: https://github.com/lucasfth/config/tree/main/.hermes/skills/software-development/plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasfth/config --skill plan-lucasfth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan mode for Hermes enables you to generate a concrete, shareable plan without executing changes, saving time and ensuring alignment before work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inspects context and generates a structured markdown plan
  • Saves the plan as a markdown file under .hermes/plans/ with a timestamp
  • Includes actionable steps, risk notes, and validation criteria

Quick Start

Generate a concrete plan for the current task and save it to .hermes/plans/.

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 a software development task?▼

To generate a markdown plan, provide your task context and the skill inspects it to produce a deterministic, step-by-step plan. The output is saved as a timestamped markdown file in the .hermes/plans/ directory.

What is plan-first mode for task planning sessions?▼

Plan-first mode generates a concrete, shareable plan without executing changes. It ensures alignment before work begins by creating a structured markdown document with actionable steps, risk notes, and validation criteria.

Can I use this planning skill for product requirements and sprint scoping?▼

Yes, this planning skill applies to product requirements, design reviews, and sprint scoping. It reads your context and generates a structured plan tailored to these specific software development sessions.

What's the best way to document actionable steps and validation criteria before implementation?▼

The best way to document actionable steps and validation criteria is to generate a structured markdown plan. This skill creates a timestamped file containing risk notes and deterministic steps to ensure alignment.

Does this task planning approach save plans as separate files or modify existing project files?▼

This task planning approach saves plans as separate timestamped markdown files under the .hermes/plans/ directory. It does not modify existing project files, ensuring your codebase remains untouched during planning.

Do I need any dependencies installed to create markdown plans with Hermes?▼

No dependencies are required to create markdown plans with Hermes. The skill operates independently to read context and output timestamped markdown files directly into your project structure.