Concise Planning
- 941 installs
- 44k repo stars
- Updated July 27, 2026
- sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills
concise-planning is a planning skill that turns vague coding requests into a single clear, atomic checklist before starting implementation for developers who need structured task breakdowns with minimal back-and-forth.
About
concise-planning is a community skill added 2026-02-27 that converts user coding requests into one actionable plan with atomic steps. The workflow scans README, docs, and relevant code, asks at most one or two blocking questions, and outputs an Approach section plus a structured checklist. Developers reach for concise-planning when a task is underspecified and they want the agent to clarify scope, constraints, and execution order before touching files. The skill favors reasonable assumptions over long clarification threads for non-blocking unknowns.
- Converts any coding request into one actionable plan with 6-10 atomic tasks
- Follows strict 3-step workflow: scan context, minimal interaction, generate plan
- Uses standardized markdown template with Approach, Scope, Action Items, Validation and Open Questions sections
- Enforces verb-first, atomic, and concrete task writing with file references when possible
- Limits clarifying questions to at most 1-2 and only when truly blocking
Concise Planning by the numbers
- 941 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +20 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #498 of 3,301 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 941 |
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| repo stars | ★ 44k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 27, 2026 |
| Repository | sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills ↗ |
How do you turn vague coding requests into plans?
Turn vague coding requests into a single clear, atomic checklist before starting work.
Who is it for?
Developers starting ambiguous coding tasks who want a tight atomic checklist before the agent edits code.
Skip if: Fully specified tickets with existing implementation steps or architecture reviews requiring deep design documents.
When should I use this skill?
A user asks for a plan for a coding task or presents a vague feature request before any implementation begins.
What you get
A single actionable plan with an Approach section and atomic step checklist ready for implementation.
- Atomic implementation checklist
- Approach summary
By the numbers
- Community skill date_added 2026-02-27
- Asks at most 1-2 blocking questions per session
Files
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.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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Use concise-planning for fast atomic checklists; choose deeper architecture skills when the deliverable is a formal design document.
FAQ
How many questions does concise-planning ask?
concise-planning asks at most one or two questions and only when truly blocking. For non-blocking unknowns, the skill makes reasonable assumptions so the developer gets a single actionable plan faster.
What does concise-planning output look like?
concise-planning outputs one plan with an Approach section of one to three sentences and atomic implementation steps. It scans README, docs, and code files first to respect language, framework, and test constraints.
Is Concise Planning safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.