Agent skill

writing-plans

Use when you have a spec or requirements for a multi-step task, before touching code. Creates bite-sized TDD implementation plans with dependency tracking.

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npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/methodologies/superpowers/skills/writing-plans

SKILL.md

Writing Plans

Overview

Create comprehensive implementation plans with bite-sized tasks (2-5 minutes each). Every task has exact file paths, complete code, verification steps, and TDD flow.

Core principle: Document everything the engineer needs. DRY. YAGNI. TDD. Frequent commits.

When to Use

  • After design approval (from brainstorming)
  • When you have specs/requirements for multi-step work
  • Before any implementation begins

Task Structure

Each task follows: Write failing test -> Verify fail -> Implement minimal code -> Verify pass -> Commit

Plan Format

  • Header: Goal, Architecture, Tech Stack
  • Tasks with exact file paths and complete code
  • TDD steps with expected output
  • Task persistence via .tasks.json

Execution Handoff

After plan is written, choose:

  1. Subagent-Driven - Fresh agent per task with two-stage review
  2. Batch Execution - Execute in batches with human checkpoints

Agents Used

  • Process agents defined in writing-plans.js

Tool Use

Invoke via babysitter process: methodologies/superpowers/writing-plans

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