Concise Planning
Concise Planning is an code AI skill with a core value of Use when a user asks for a plan for a coding task, to generate a clear, actionable, and atomic checklist. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Use when a user asks for a plan for a coding task, to generate a clear, actionable, and atomic checklist.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/concise-planning && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/concise-planning/SKILL.md -o ./skills/concise-planning/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# Concise Planning
Goal
Turn a user request into a **single, actionable plan** with atomic steps.
Workflow
1. Scan Context
- Read `README.md`, docs, and relevant code files.
- Identify constraints (language, frameworks, tests).
2. Minimal Interaction
- Ask **at most 1–2 questions** and only if truly blocking.
- Make reasonable assumptions for non-blocking unknowns.
3. Generate Plan
Use the following structure:
- **Approach**: 1-3 sentences on what and why.
- **Scope**: Bullet points for "In" and "Out".
- **Action Items**: A list of 6-10 atomic, ordered tasks (Verb-first).
- **Validation**: At least one item for testing.
Plan Template
# Plan
<High-level approach>
## Scope
- In:
- Out:
## Action Items
[ ] <Step 1: Discovery>
[ ] <Step 2: Implementation>
[ ] <Step 3: Implementation>
[ ] <Step 4: Validation/Testing>
[ ] <Step 5: Rollout/Commit>
## Open Questions
- <Question 1 (max 3)>Checklist Guidelines
- **Atomic**: Each step should be a single logical unit of work.
- **Verb-first**: "Add...", "Refactor...", "Verify...".
- **Concrete**: Name specific files or modules when possible.
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
🎯 Best For
- Developers scaffolding new projects
- Prototype builders
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
💡 Use Cases
- Bootstrapping React components
- Creating API route handlers
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Concise Planning to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize the generated output?
Yes — modify the skill's prompt instructions to match your project conventions and coding style.
Is Concise Planning compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for Concise Planning?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Concise Planning?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/concise-planning/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using generated code without understanding
Understand what generated code does before shipping it to production.
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.