--- name: create-plan description: Create a concise plan. Use when a user explicitly asks for a plan related to a coding task. metadata: short-description: Create a plan --- # Create Plan ## Goal Turn a user prompt into a **single, actionable plan** delivered in the final assistant message. ## Minimal workflow Throughout the entire workflow, operate in read-only mode. Do not write or update files. 1. **Scan context quickly** - Read `README.md` and any obvious docs (`docs/`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, `ARCHITECTURE.md`). - Skim relevant files (the ones most likely touched). - Identify constraints (language, frameworks, CI/test commands, deployment shape). 2. **Ask follow-ups only if blocking** - Ask **at most 1–2 questions**. - Only ask if you cannot responsibly plan without the answer; prefer multiple-choice. - If unsure but not blocked, make a reasonable assumption and proceed. 3. **Create a plan using the template below** - Start with **1 short paragraph** describing the intent and approach. - Clearly call out what is **in scope** and what is **not in scope** in short. - Then provide a **small checklist** of action items (default 6–10 items). - Each checklist item should be a concrete action and, when helpful, mention files/commands. - **Make items atomic and ordered**: discovery → changes → tests → rollout. - **Verb-first**: “Add…”, “Refactor…”, “Verify…”, “Ship…”. - Include at least one item for **tests/validation** and one for **edge cases/risk** when applicable. - If there are unknowns, include a tiny **Open questions** section (max 3). 4. **Do not preface the plan with meta explanations; output only the plan as per template** ## Plan template (follow exactly) ```markdown # Plan <1–3 sentences: what we’re doing, why, and the high-level approach.> ## Scope - In: - Out: ## Action items [ ] <Step 1> [ ] <Step 2> [ ] <Step 3> [ ] <Step 4> [ ] <Step 5> [ ] <Step 6> ## Open questions - <Question 1> - <Question 2> - <Question 3> ``` ## Checklist item guidance Good checklist items: - Point to likely files/modules: src/..., app/..., services/... - Name concrete validation: “Run npm test”, “Add unit tests for X” - Include safe rollout when relevant: feature flag, migration plan, rollback note Avoid: - Vague steps (“handle backend”, “do auth”) - Too many micro-steps - Writing code snippets (keep the plan implementation-agnostic)