plan-reviewer

Review plan proposals from DevOps, Peer, Security, and Architect perspectives.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill plan-reviewer-stevenengland
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/plan-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevenengland/sten-agent-skills --skill plan-reviewer-stevenengland

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews proposals with a skeptical, multi-perspective approach to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-perspective review workflow (DevOps / SRE, Peer Reviewer, Security Engineer, Software Architect) to surface issues independently.
  • In-place plan refinement: produce an improved plan and a set of actionable implementation steps.
  • Supports plan.md and optional implementation.md, with guidance for edge cases and staged changes.

Quick Start

Provide a four-perspective critique of a plan and return an updated plan with concrete implementation guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-reviewer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a technical plan for security and architecture risks?▼

To review a plan for security and architecture risks, apply a multi-perspective critique using DevOps, Peer, Security, and Software Architect viewpoints to surface gaps and trade-offs, then produce an updated plan with concrete implementation guidance.

What is a multi-perspective plan critique?▼

A multi-perspective plan critique is a review process that evaluates a proposal independently from DevOps, Peer, Security, and Software Architect viewpoints to identify weaknesses, risks, and improvement opportunities before implementation begins.

Can I use this to refine an existing plan with implementation notes?▼

Yes, you can refine an existing plan by providing a plan.md and an optional implementation.md file, which the review process uses to generate in-place revisions and actionable implementation steps.

What's the best way to identify gaps in a software implementation proposal?▼

The best way to identify gaps in an implementation proposal is to apply a skeptical, multi-perspective peer review workflow that independently surfaces issues from SRE, security, and architectural viewpoints, resulting in actionable revisions.

Does the plan review process handle edge cases and staged changes?▼

Yes, the plan review process handles edge cases and staged changes by providing specific implementation guidance that includes notes on risks, decisions, and required changes for the updated plan.