# Using Plans For Nobody

> Use when starting any conversation — establishes how to find and use skills, requiring skill loading before any response including clarifying questions

- Skill: `tomevault-io/using-plans-for-nobody` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/using-plans-for-nobody`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/using-plans-for-nobody/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/using-plans-for-nobody

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# Using Plans for Nobody

If there is even a 1% chance a skill might apply to what you are doing, you MUST load and follow the skill.

## How to Access Skills

In pi, use `/skill:name` to load a skill. Skill descriptions are in the system prompt — scan them before every task.

## The Rule

**Load relevant skills BEFORE any response or action.** Even a 1% chance means load the skill.

1. User message received
2. Scan available skills — might any apply?
3. If yes: `/skill:name`, announce "Using [skill] to [purpose]"
4. Follow skill instructions exactly
5. Then respond

## Skill Priority

1. **Process skills first** (nobody-brainstorms, nobody-debugs) — determines HOW to approach
2. **Implementation skills second** (nobody-uses-tdd, nobody-writes-plans) — guides execution

## Red Flags — You're Rationalizing

| Thought | Reality |
|---------|---------|
| "Just a simple question" | Questions are tasks. Check for skills. |
| "Need more context first" | Skill check comes BEFORE clarifying questions. |
| "Let me explore first" | Skills tell you HOW to explore. |
| "Too simple for a skill" | Simple things become complex. Use it. |
| "I remember this skill" | Skills evolve. Read current version. |

## Subagent Workflows

Use the subagent tool for delegated execution:
- `/implement <task>` — scout → planner → worker chain
- `/scout-and-plan <task>` — scout → planner (no implementation)
- `/implement-and-review <task>` — worker → reviewer → worker
- `/review <scope>` — reviewer on recent changes
- `/scout <query>` — fast codebase recon

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