research-plan-implement

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces a disciplined, three-phase workflow (Research, Plan, Implement) to prevent context waste and ensure correctness when tackling complex code changes, especially in unfamiliar or large codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Phased Approach: Guides users through distinct Research, Plan, and Implement phases.
• Validation Gates: Incorporates FAR (Factual, Actionable, Relevant) and FACTS (Feasible, Atomic, Clear, Testable, Scoped) validation to ensure quality at each stage.
• Intent Compression: Provides a mechanism to summarize context and restart conversations when they become too long or unfocused.
• Sub-Agent Strategy: Outlines how to effectively use sub-agents for specific tasks to maintain context leanliness.
• Use Case: When a developer needs to implement a significant new feature in a large, existing project, this Skill ensures they thoroughly understand the relevant code sections, create a detailed, verifiable plan, and then execute that plan methodically, minimizing errors and rework.

Quick Start

Follow the Research-Plan-Implement workflow to tackle your coding task.