writing-plans

by @obra/superpowers · 118.4K stars · 41.4K installs/wk · Rank #79

Generates structured implementation plans with bite-sized TDD tasks and architectural mapping for AI agents.

Install

npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill writing-plans

Summary

Decomposes requirements into focused tasks (2–5 minutes each) following TDD: write failing test, verify failure, implement, verify pass, commit
Maps file structure upfront with clear boundaries and responsibilities, ensuring each file has one purpose and files that change together stay together
Includes exact file paths, complete code samples, and specific commands with expected outputs for each step
Requires plan review via subagent before execution; supports two execution modes (subagent-driven per task or inline batch execution)