# 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.

- Skill: `a5c-ai/writing-plans` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/writing-plans`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/writing-plans/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/writing-plans

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- 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`