gh-cipherstash-cipherpowers-plugin/commands/plan.md

Plan

Create detailed implementation plans with bite-sized tasks ready for execution.

Algorithmic Workflow

Decision tree (follow exactly, no interpretation):

1. Is this a planning request?

   • YES → Continue to step 2
   • NO → This command was invoked incorrectly

2. MANDATORY: Skill Activation

Load skill context: @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}skills/writing-plans/SKILL.md

Step 1 - EVALUATE: State YES/NO for skill activation:

• Skill: "cipherpowers:writing-plans"
• Applies to this task: YES/NO (reason)

Step 2 - ACTIVATE: If YES, use Skill tool NOW:

Skill(skill: "cipherpowers:writing-plans")

⚠️ Do NOT proceed without completing skill evaluation and activation.

4. FOLLOW THE SKILL EXACTLY:

   • The skill defines the complete planning methodology
   • Create detailed plan file in .work directory
   • Break work into bite-sized, independent tasks
   • Include verification steps and success criteria

5. STOP when plan is complete and saved.

Why Algorithmic Workflow?

• 100% reliability: No interpretation, no skipping brainstorming
• Skill integration: Automatic discovery via Skill tool
• Consistent structure: Every plan follows proven template
• Ready for execution: Plans integrate with /cipherpowers:execute command

What the Skill Does

The writing-plans skill provides:

• When to use planning vs direct implementation
• How to structure tasks for agent execution
• Task granularity guidelines (bite-sized, independent)
• Verification and success criteria
• Integration with code review checkpoints

References:

• Skill: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}skills/writing-plans/SKILL.md
• Template: Used by skill for consistent structure
• Integration: Seamless workflow → /cipherpowers:brainstorm → /cipherpowers:plan → /cipherpowers:execute