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planning
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Implementation Planner
Break down a feature request into a step-by-step implementation plan with files to touch and risks identified.
4.9(178 reviews)
71,200 installs
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Takes a high-level feature description and explores the codebase to produce a detailed step-by-step plan: which files to modify, what new files to create, dependencies between steps, edge cases, and risks. Includes a recommended execution order so you can review before any code is written.
Tags
planningarchitecturefeaturedesign
Skill Instructions Preview
# Implementation Plan Produce a step-by-step plan before writing code. ## Steps 1. Restate the goal in one sentence 2. Explore relevant files (read, don't modify) 3. Identify all components affected 4. Draft sequenced steps with clear inputs/outputs 5. Note dependencies and risks 6. List edge cases and tests needed 7. Estimate complexity per step (S/M/L) 8. Present plan for human approval before implementing ## Output Format - **Goal**: one-sentence statement - **Files to touch**: bulleted with reason - **New files**: bulleted with purpose - **Steps**: numbered, each with rationale - **Risks**: bulleted with mitigation - **Tests**: what to add or update
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Install
# Add as Claude Code slash command: curl -fsSL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/create-implementation-plan/SKILL.md" \ -o ~/.claude/commands/create-implementation-plan.md
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claude codecursor
Trigger phrase
/planG
GitHub
@github