Plan Writing
This is for breaking down work into short, verifiable tasks without drowning in template bloat. The core idea is solid: keep plans under a page, make each task take 2-5 minutes, and always know how to verify you're done. It pushes you to be specific (not "add authentication" but "install next-auth, create the API route") and only include scripts that matter for your project type. Plans go in the project root with dynamic names, not hidden in docs folders. It's opinionated about staying minimal, which is refreshing when most planning frameworks encourage overthinking. Best for feature work, refactors, or complex bugs where you need structure without ceremony.
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- Aug 21, 2026
Install
$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill plan-writing --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
Files
Plan Writing
Source: obra/superpowers
Overview
This skill provides a framework for breaking down work into clear, actionable tasks with verification criteria.
Task Breakdown Principles
1. Small, Focused Tasks
- Each task should take 2-5 minutes
- One clear outcome per task
- Independently verifiable
2. Clear Verification
- How do you know it's done?
- What can you check/test?
- What's the expected output?
3. Logical Ordering
- Dependencies identified
- Parallel work where possible
- Critical path highlighted
- Phase X: Verification is always LAST
4. Dynamic Naming in Project Root
- Plan files are saved as
{task-slug}.mdin the PROJECT ROOT - Name derived from task (e.g., "add auth" →
auth-feature.md) - NEVER inside
.claude/,docs/, or temp folders
Planning Principles (NOT Templates!)
🔴 NO fixed templates. Each plan is UNIQUE to the task.
Principle 1: Keep It SHORT
| ❌ Wrong | ✅ Right |
|---|---|
| 50 tasks with sub-sub-tasks | 5-10 clear tasks max |
| Every micro-step listed | Only actionable items |
| Verbose descriptions | One-line per task |
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- Repository
- github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
- Categories
- Documentation, Code Review & Quality, Productivity & Planning
- First seen
- Jun 3, 2026
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