Bostonaholic Rpikit
- 20 repo stars
- Updated July 27, 2026
- bostonaholic/rpikit
bostonaholic-rpikit is a Claude Code plugin that enforces the Research-Plan-Implement framework across disciplined software engineering sessions.
About
bostonaholic-rpikit is a Claude Code plugin that implements the Research-Plan-Implement (RPI) framework for developers who want agent sessions to behave like disciplined engineering, not improvisational coding. You invoke it when a task is ambiguous, cross-cutting, or easy to get wrong if the model codes first. The plugin structures work so the agent gathers context and constraints, produces a plan you can challenge, and only then executes implementation steps—making it valuable from early discovery through build and ship when scope still shifts. It suits SaaS, APIs, and agent-backed products where documentation and codebase reality must align before edits. It is methodology-first: you still own tests and deployment, but RPI keeps Claude Code aligned with a repeatable ritual. Treat complexity as beginner-friendly rules with intermediate payoff when you apply RPI on every non-trivial change.
- Research-Plan-Implement (RPI) methodology encoded for Claude Code
- Forces research and planning gates before implementation prompts
- General-purpose software engineering framework for disciplined agent sessions
- Reduces jump-to-code mistakes on unfamiliar or risky changes
- Single-plugin bundle focused on methodology rather than one API
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| repo stars | ★ 20 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 27, 2026 |
| Repository | bostonaholic/rpikit ↗ |
What it does
Apply Research-Plan-Implement (RPI) discipline so the agent researches before planning and only then implements code.
Who is it for?
Best when you want a simple mandatory ritual before any non-trivial Claude Code implementation work.
Skip if: One-line fixes where full RPI overhead adds no value, or teams that already enforce an identical gated workflow elsewhere.
What you get
After installing rpikit, sessions follow research, then plan, then implement so changes match real requirements and repo context.
- Research notes and constraints captured before coding
- An explicit implementation plan tied to the task
- Code changes executed only after plan approval in-session
By the numbers
- 1 plugin bundle in bostonaholic/rpikit
- 10 GitHub stars on the repository
- Framework: Research-Plan-Implement (RPI) for general-purpose engineering
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FAQ
Who is Bostonaholic Rpikit for?
Developers and small teams using Claude Code who want Research-Plan-Implement discipline on general software tasks.
When should I use Bostonaholic Rpikit?
Use it at the start of any meaningful feature, refactor, or bug fix when you need research and a written plan before code changes.
How do I add Bostonaholic Rpikit to my agent?
Add the plugin from bostonaholic/rpikit to Claude Code, open your project, and trigger the RPI skills so the agent completes research and planning phases before implementation.