🧪 Writing Plans
This skill creates comprehensive implementation plans from a spec, detailing files, tests, docs, steps, and commits for each task.
npx playbooks add skill obra/superpowers --skill writing-plans
About Writing Plans
The Writing Plans skill generates detailed implementation plans based on a provided specification, outlining necessary files, tests, documentation, steps, and commits for each task. This skill connects to the development process, enabling developers to create a clear roadmap for implementing a project. A developer would use this skill when they need to break down a complex project into manageable tasks and create a comprehensive plan for implementation.
At 19 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized testing & qa expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (19 words)
This skill creates comprehensive implementation plans from a spec, detailing files, tests, docs, steps, and commits for each task.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Writing Plans?
Writing Plans is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. This skill creates comprehensive implementation plans from a spec, detailing files, tests, docs, steps, and commits for each task.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Writing Plans with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill obra/superpowers --skill writing-plans in your terminal to install Writing Plans into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Writing Plans?
Writing Plans is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Writing Plans free to use?
Yes, Writing Plans is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/obra/superpowers/tree/main/skills/writing-plans. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
