# Gsdlist Phase Assumptions

> Surface Claude's assumptions about a phase approach before planning

- Skill: `thedixitjain/gsdlist-phase-assumptions` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/gsdlist-phase-assumptions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/gsdlist-phase-assumptions/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/gsdlist-phase-assumptions

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<objective>
Analyze a phase and present Claude's assumptions about technical approach, implementation order, scope boundaries, risk areas, and dependencies.

Purpose: Help users see what Claude thinks BEFORE planning begins - enabling course correction early when assumptions are wrong.
Output: Conversational output only (no file creation) - ends with "What do you think?" prompt
</objective>

<execution_context>
@${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/workflows/list-phase-assumptions.md
</execution_context>

<context>
Phase number: $ARGUMENTS (required)

Project state and roadmap are loaded in-workflow using targeted reads.
</context>

<process>
1. Validate phase number argument (error if missing or invalid)
2. Check if phase exists in roadmap
3. Follow list-phase-assumptions.md workflow:
   - Analyze roadmap description
   - Surface assumptions about: technical approach, implementation order, scope, risks, dependencies
   - Present assumptions clearly
   - Prompt "What do you think?"
4. Gather feedback and offer next steps
</process>

<success_criteria>

- Phase validated against roadmap
- Assumptions surfaced across five areas
- User prompted for feedback
- User knows next steps (discuss context, plan phase, or correct assumptions)
  </success_criteria>

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**Source:** [`davepoon/buildwithclaude`](https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude) → `plugins/gsd/skills/list-phase-assumptions/SKILL.md`