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gsd:plan-phase

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Create detailed phase plan (PLAN.md) with verification loop

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude/blob/HEAD/plugins/gsd/skills/plan-phase/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/gsd-plan-phase/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

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Default flow: Research (if needed) → Plan → Verify → Done

Orchestrator role: Parse arguments, validate phase, research domain (unless skipped), spawn gsd-planner, verify with gsd-plan-checker, iterate until pass or max iterations, present results.

<execution_context> @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/workflows/plan-phase.md @${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/ui-brand.md </execution_context>

<runtime_note> Copilot (VS Code): Use vscode_askquestions wherever this workflow calls AskUserQuestion. They are equivalent — vscode_askquestions is the VS Code Copilot implementation of the same interactive question API. Do not skip questioning steps because AskUserQuestion appears unavailable; use vscode_askquestions instead. </runtime_note>

Flags:

  • --research — Force re-research even if RESEARCH.md exists
  • --skip-research — Skip research, go straight to planning
  • --gaps — Gap closure mode (reads VERIFICATION.md, skips research)
  • --skip-verify — Skip verification loop
  • --prd <file> — Use a PRD/acceptance criteria file instead of discuss-phase. Parses requirements into CONTEXT.md automatically. Skips discuss-phase entirely.
  • --reviews — Replan incorporating cross-AI review feedback from REVIEWS.md (produced by /gsd:review)
  • --text — Use plain-text numbered lists instead of TUI menus (required for /rc remote sessions)

Normalize phase input in step 2 before any directory lookups.

<output_format> When planning concludes (PLAN.md files written, plan-checker passed, STATE.md updated), emit a Next Up continuation block following the pattern in references/continuation-format.md:

  • Show planning status (e.g., ## ✓ Phase N Planned — M plans, K tasks with brief plan list)
  • Emit a ## ▶ Next Up heading with /gsd:execute-phase N
  • Use `/clear` then: before the command
  • Include a parenthetical: (/clear is safe — /gsd:resume-work restores position from HANDOFF.json if you change your mind)
  • Add an "Also available:" section: review the plan files, run /gsd:list-phase-assumptions N, etc.

Plan-to-execute is a clean boundary — the discuss/research/plan conversation rarely informs execution. Suggesting /clear here keeps execution starting with a tight, plan-focused context. </output_format>