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superpowers-plan

Generates actionable, multi-step implementation plans with verification steps for code changes.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/superpowers-plan && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/2478" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/superpowers-plan && rm skill.zip

Installs to .claude/skills/superpowers-plan

Activation

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Writes an implementation plan with small steps, exact files to touch, and verification commands. Use before making non-trivial changes.
135 charsno explicit “when” trigger
Beginner

Key capabilities

  • Structure complex changes into small steps
  • Define exact file modifications
  • Specify verification commands
  • Identify risk controls
  • Create rollback procedures

How it works

It breaks down complex software changes into 2-10 minute tasks, each requiring explicit verification, risk assessment, and a rollback plan.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
Project requirements
You get back
Step-by-step implementation plan

When to use superpowers-plan

  • Planning a multi-file refactoring project
  • Defining migration steps for auth systems
  • Creating a safe deployment rollback plan

About this skill

Planning Skill

When to use this skill

  • any multi-file change
  • any change that impacts behavior, data, auth, billing, or production workflows
  • any debugging that needs systematic isolation

Planning rules

  • Steps should be small (2–10 minutes each).
  • Every step must include verification.
  • Prefer incremental deliverables (avoid “big bang” edits).
  • Identify rollback and risk controls early.

Plan format (use this exact structure)

Goal

Assumptions

Plan

  1. Step name
    • Files: path/to/file.ext, ...
    • Change: (1–2 bullets)
    • Verify: (exact commands or checks)
  2. ...

Risks & mitigations

Rollback plan

When not to use it

  • Trivial, single-line code changes
  • Exploratory tasks without defined goals

Prerequisites

Defined project goals

Limitations

  • Requires upfront planning time
  • Steps must be kept small to be effective

How it compares

It mandates a structured, verifiable plan with rollback controls for every non-trivial change, preventing 'big bang' deployment risks.

Compared to similar skills

superpowers-plan side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.

SkillInstallsUpdatedSafetyDifficulty
superpowers-plan (this skill)66moNo flagsBeginner
spec-workflow108moNo flagsIntermediate
executing-plans63moNo flagsIntermediate
feature-design-assistant67moNo flagsIntermediate

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