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writing-plans

Structured plan-writing skill adapted from obra/superpowers. Produces actionable plans that map directly to claude-ctx workflows and tasks.

9stars3forksUpdated 2/21/2026

Security Assessment

Safe(100/100)
Security Score100/100

About writing-plans

The 'writing-plans' skill is a powerful tool designed to transform brainstorming outputs into actionable and structured execution plans. It is specifically adapted from obra/superpowers and integrates seamlessly with cortex workflows, offering an organized approach to planning that aligns with various tasks and project requirements. This skill ensures that teams can take high-level ideas and translate them into concrete steps with clear objectives and validation criteria, allowing for better workflow enforcement and task management across various systems.

Key features of the 'writing-plans' skill include the ability to break down a project into distinct workstreams, define tasks with clear definitions of done, and outline the risks and mitigation strategies. The skill also supports synchronization of tasks through TUI entries or the '/ctx:execute-plan' command. By using predefined templates and resources, the skill enables teams to ensure consistency and clarity in their project planning processes. Target users of this skill include project managers, developers, and teams working within the cortex ecosystem, particularly those looking to improve the structure and execution of their planning and collaboration efforts.

FAQ

How do I provide the necessary inputs for this skill?

The skill requires a brainstorm summary (from '/ctx:brainstorm'), relevant workflows and rules from the 'workflows/' and 'rules/Planning.md', and any mandatory modes like 'modes/Super_Saiyan.md' or 'modes/Security_Audit.md'.

Can this skill automatically create tasks after generating the plan?

Yes, you can either manually create tasks via the Task TUI entry or use the '/ctx:execute-plan' command, which is planned to automate task seeding in future versions of this skill.

What is the output format of the plan created by this skill?

The output is a structured markdown plan that includes objectives, workstreams, tasks with validation steps, risks, and mitigations. It also provides a plan template snippet that can be used for reference.

Install writing-plans

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill