pre-action

Generate a PREFLIGHT plan with goals, constraints, and risk assessment before tool use.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill pre-action
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pre-action
Source: https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode/tree/main/skills/pre-action
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill pre-action

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures deliberate and structured decision-making by requiring a clear plan, identified constraints, and risk assessment before executing any action or tool call.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory Planning: Enforces a "PREFLIGHT" check before any tool usage.
  • Structured Decision Framework: Provides specific schemas for different agent roles to define goals, constraints, plans, and risks.
  • Use Case: Before deploying code to production, an agent uses this skill to clarify the deployment goal, list any rollback procedures, and identify potential risks, ensuring a safer release.

Quick Start

Use the pre-action skill to generate a PREFLIGHT before proceeding with any task.

Frequently Asked Questions about pre-action

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce a pre-action planning framework for AI agents?▼

This skill enforces structured decision-making by requiring a PREFLIGHT check, ensuring agents clarify goals, identify constraints, and assess risks before executing any actions or tool calls.

What is a pre-action risk assessment for agentic workflows?▼

A pre-action risk assessment is a structured evaluation where an agent identifies potential risks and constraints before executing a task, mitigating unintended consequences during autonomous workflows.

How do I add a mandatory preflight check before AI tool usage?▼

You can add a mandatory preflight check by applying this framework to generate a structured plan, ensuring the agent consciously chooses actions and defines rollback procedures before proceeding.

Does this decision making framework support structured planning for production deployments?▼

Yes, the decision making framework supports production deployments by enabling agents to clarify deployment goals, list rollback procedures, and identify risks to ensure a safer release.

Why do AI agents need structured planning before executing actions?▼

AI agents need structured planning to ensure deliberate behavior, consciously evaluate options against defined constraints, and mitigate unintended consequences before executing irreversible actions.