planner

Generate planning artifacts, contracts, data models, specs, and test templates for backlog items.

Updated Jan 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ianphil/prism --skill planner-ianphil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: planner
Source: https://github.com/ianphil/prism/tree/main/.claude/skills/planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ianphil/prism --skill planner-ianphil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams plan features by producing a comprehensive, repeatable planning artifact suite.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven planning across Analysis, Specification, Research, Design, and Task Breakdown.
  • Template-driven artifacts: backlog plans, contracts, data-models, specs, and tests.
  • Collaboration-ready outputs: structured docs ready for integration into product workflows.

Quick Start

Invoke the planner with a feature name to generate a complete planning session. For example: Plan a new feature named "Search" and the tool will initialize a planning session, create backlog/plans artifacts, and prepare specs/tests following the featured methodology described in aidocs/feature-planning-methodology.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate structured feature planning artifacts from a backlog item?▼

You can generate structured feature planning artifacts by invoking the planner with a feature name. It initializes a planning session and outputs backlog plans, contracts, data models, specs, and test templates.

What is included in a comprehensive feature specification suite?▼

A comprehensive feature specification suite includes phase-driven planning across analysis, specification, research, design, and task breakdown. It produces template-driven artifacts like contracts, data models, specs, and test templates.

How do I create repeatable product management documentation for new features?▼

You create repeatable product management documentation by using template-driven planning sessions. The planner generates structured docs following a featured methodology, ensuring consistent outputs for every backlog item.

Can I use this planning tool for end-to-end task breakdown and research?▼

Yes, you can use this tool for end-to-end task breakdown and research. It supports multiple planning phases including analysis, specification, research, design, and task breakdown to prepare comprehensive artifacts.

What's the best way to prepare collaboration-ready product specs from a feature name?▼

The best way to prepare collaboration-ready product specs is to invoke the planner with a feature name. It automatically initializes a session and generates structured documentation ready for integration into product workflows.

Does the planner generate test templates alongside feature specifications?▼

Yes, the planner generates test templates alongside feature specifications. It outputs a complete artifact suite that includes backlog plans, contracts, data models, specs, and tests in a repeatable format.