Project Planning

Create detailed implementation plans before writing code with the /plan workflow.

Overview

The /plan command activates planning-only mode. It uses the project-planner agent to create a detailed plan file without writing any code.

Critical Rule: NO CODE is written during planning. Only PLAN.md is created.

The Process

1

Describe Your Project

Tell the planner what you want to build.

/plan e-commerce site with cart and checkout
2

Socratic Questions

The planner asks clarifying questions before creating the plan.

3

Plan Generated

Creates docs/PLAN-{slug}.md with tasks and agent assignments.

Example Session

User: /plan SaaS dashboard with analytics
Agent: Clarifying Questions:
  1. What metrics? (users, revenue?)
  2. Real-time or daily?
  3. Charting library?
User: Users + revenue, real-time, Recharts

Agent: ✅ Plan Created!
docs/PLAN-saas-dashboard.md
Run /create to implement.

Pro Tips

Answer Thoroughly

The more context you provide, the better the plan.

Edit the Plan

Modify the generated plan before implementation.

Next Steps

  • Run /plan for your next major feature
  • After planning, use Create Application to implement