project-planning

Plan software projects by guiding discovery, requirements gathering, and scoping into a structured plan.

39|6|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/claudeforge/orchestrator --skill project-planning-claudeforge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: project-planning
Source: https://github.com/claudeforge/orchestrator/tree/main/skills/project-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/claudeforge/orchestrator --skill project-planning-claudeforge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plan software projects with clear scope, requirements, and milestones to transform vague ideas into actionable plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery-driven planning: articulate problem, users, constraints, and timeline
  • Requirements gathering: functional, non-functional, technical, business
  • User stories and acceptance criteria: standardized format and traceability
  • Prioritization and estimation: MoSCoW, T-shirt sizing, story points
  • Scope & risk management: in-scope/out-of-scope definitions and risk assessment
  • Templates: project brief and epic templates for structured execution

Quick Start

Describe your project idea to generate a detailed brief, scope, and initial backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague software project idea into an actionable backlog?▼

Project planning transforms vague ideas into an actionable backlog by guiding discovery and requirements gathering into a structured brief with user stories, acceptance criteria, and clear milestones.

What is the best way to gather requirements and define scope for a new product?▼

Requirements gathering defines functional, non-functional, technical, and business needs, while scope management explicitly separates in-scope and out-of-context features to align product, design, and engineering teams.

How do I prioritize features and estimate effort for my project backlog?▼

Backlog prioritization and estimation apply frameworks like MoSCoW, T-shirt sizing, and story points to user stories, ensuring standardized format and traceability for engineering execution.

Can I use this to plan stakeholder interviews and assess project risks?▼

Yes, this methodology supports stakeholder interviews and discovery to articulate constraints, timeline, and users, while encoding risk assessment to identify potential issues and define success criteria.

What do I need to start generating a project brief and initial backlog?▼

You need to provide input data on your project goals, constraints, and success criteria, allowing the planning templates to generate a detailed brief, scope definitions, and an initial backlog.

When should I not use a structured planning methodology for software projects?▼

If your project lacks defined goals or success criteria, structured planning is premature; discovery-driven planning requires baseline input data on constraints and users to generate accurate milestones and risk assessments.