planner

Plan complex tasks into milestones and executable steps with a Python script.

Updated Dec 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikeacjones/IronPath --skill planner-mikeacjones
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: planner
Source: https://github.com/mikeacjones/IronPath/tree/main/.claude/skills/planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikeacjones/IronPath --skill planner-mikeacjones

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams convert vague, multi-step tasks into a concrete, auditable plan with milestones, actions, and rationale that guides execution and review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-phase planning workflow with planning and review phases to structure tasks and validation.
  • Plan-to-execution artifacts including a milestone map, decision log, and risk notes that assist handoffs and reviews.
  • AI-assisted guidance via a Python script at scripts/planner.py to generate concrete steps, dependencies, and next actions.
  • Use Cases: planning a product feature, choreographing a system migration, or scoping a multi-team project.

Quick Start

Run the planner from the project root:

  • Planning: python3 scripts/planner.py --step-number 1 --total-steps 4 --thoughts "<problem statement>"
  • Review: python3 planner.py --phase review --step-number 1 --total-steps 2 --thoughts "Plan written to [path]" This provides a starting point for automated planning and downstream validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about planner

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down complex project tasks into structured milestones and executable steps?▼

You can break down complex project tasks into structured milestones using an AI-guided planning workflow that generates a milestone map, decision log, and risk notes. This two-phase process outputs concrete steps, dependencies, and next actions to guide phased execution.

What is the best way to plan a system migration or multi-team initiative with auditable rationale?▼

The best way to plan a system migration or multi-team initiative is to use a two-phase planning and review workflow that generates auditable artifacts. This approach converts vague tasks into a milestone map and decision log suitable for handoffs and downstream validation.

How do I generate project management artifacts like milestone maps and decision logs from a problem statement?▼

You generate project management artifacts by running a Python script with your problem statement as input. The AI-assisted script processes your input to output a structured milestone map, documented rationale, and risk notes for technical review.

Can I use this task decomposition workflow for product development planning?▼

Yes, you can use this task decomposition workflow for product development planning. It is specifically designed to scope product features, system migrations, and multi-team initiatives by phasing execution and generating documented rationale for review.

Does AI-guided project planning require any external dependencies or specific frameworks to run?▼

No, AI-guided project planning does not require external dependencies or specific frameworks to run. The workflow operates independently using a standalone Python script to generate planning artifacts and guide the review phase.

How does the review phase validate the generated plan and milestone map?▼

The review phase validates the generated plan by passing the written plan path to the Python script for assessment. This triggers a downstream validation process where a Technical Writer and Quality Reviewer assess the milestone map and documented rationale.