planning

Convert fuzzy planning requests into structured plans with tasks, dependencies, and risks.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill planning-kittne
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: planning
Source: https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex/tree/main/planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill planning-kittne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Generate a comprehensive plan for implementation or project tasks: scope definition, necessary research, stepwise action items with dependencies, validation steps, testing strategy, risk assessment, and final deliverables. Use when the user requests a development plan, architectural blueprint, feature rollout strategy, research plan, or step-by-step execution workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Atomic action items: produce small, verifiable tasks with clear ownership and dependencies.
  • Comprehensive planning templates: generate scope, research needs, task breakdown, validation, testing, risks, and deliverables in a repeatable format.
  • Use Case: Convert a vague product feature idea into a step-by-step plan ready for execution, including a risk mitigation plan and a rollout checklist.

Quick Start

Provide your project goal and constraints, and the assistant will output a complete plan following the template.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague product feature idea into a structured development plan?▼

To create a structured development plan, you provide your project goal and constraints to generate atomic action items, task breakdowns with dependencies, validation steps, and risk mitigation strategies.

What should a comprehensive project roadmap include for step-by-step execution?▼

A comprehensive project roadmap should include scope definition, necessary research, stepwise action items with dependencies, validation approaches, testing strategies, risk assessment, and final deliverables in a repeatable format.

How do I create atomic action items with clear dependencies for my project tasks?▼

You create atomic action items by breaking down project goals into small, verifiable tasks with clear ownership and dependencies, ensuring each step is independently executable and traceable within the overall task breakdown.

Does this planning approach work for architectural blueprints and research plans?▼

Yes, this planning approach works for architectural blueprints and research plans by applying the same structured template to generate scope, research needs, validation, and explicit risk outputs across different execution workflows.

What is the best way to define validation and testing strategies in a feature rollout plan?▼

The best way to define validation and testing strategies is to explicitly outline verification approaches for atomic tasks during the planning phase, ensuring each deliverable has defined testing criteria before execution begins.

How do I assess and mitigate risks when planning a project implementation?▼

You assess and mitigate risks by generating an explicit risk assessment section within your plan, identifying potential blockers early and defining mitigation strategies alongside your task breakdown and deliverables.