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:
- What metrics? (users, revenue?)
- Real-time or daily?
- Charting library?
User: Users + revenue, real-time, Recharts
Agent: ✅ Plan Created!
docs/PLAN-saas-dashboard.mdRun
/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
/planfor your next major feature - After planning, use Create Application to implement