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Structured Planning Mode

Map out project logic and implementation plans before performing code changes.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/structured-planning-mode && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/9612" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/structured-planning-mode && rm skill.zip

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Activation

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Defines the formal step-by-step logic map before taking action.
63 charsno explicit “when” trigger
Intermediate

Key capabilities

  • Define step-by-step logic maps
  • Generate implementation plans
  • Map architectural attack paths
  • Structure development workflows
  • Request user approval for plans

How it works

It creates a formal implementation plan based on research context and requires user approval before any code modification occurs.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
Research phase context
You get back
implementation_plan.md

When to use Structured Planning Mode

  • Plan an architectural refactor
  • Map out complex feature implementation
  • Draft implementation roadmap

About this skill

Planning Mode Skill

Trigger condition:

When the "Research" phase is complete, or when instructed to plan an architectural deviation.

Executing the Plan Skill:

  1. Retrieve context mapped out during the Research phase (within 25–35% total context utility).
  2. Generate an implementation_plan.md artifact.
  3. Structure your plan according to the RedThread specific methodologies (e.g., mapping MCTS or TAP attack paths).
  4. Do not execute any bash or code modification tools during planning. We must remain stateless.
  5. You must request User Approval (via request_feedback: true) prior to advancing to Implementation.

When not to use it

  • Immediate code execution

Limitations

  • Must remain stateless during planning
  • Requires user approval

How it compares

It enforces a stateless planning phase that prevents premature execution of code or bash commands.

Compared to similar skills

Structured Planning Mode side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.

SkillInstallsUpdatedSafetyDifficulty
Structured Planning Mode (this skill)04moNo flagsIntermediate
create-plan368moReviewBeginner
project-planner329moReviewIntermediate
system-design199moNo flagsIntermediate

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