simple-plan

Productivity

Quick gut-check before implementing when the user directly asks you to do something. Investigates, proposes a lightweight plan, and implements only after approval. Use this instead of `plan` when the change is straightforward.

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/dcouple/Pane/blob/HEAD/.codex/skills/simple-plan/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/simple-plan/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Simple Plan

When the user directly asks for a change, investigate first and propose a short plan before writing code.

Plan Contents

Current State

root cause or current behavior
concrete file references

Proposed Changes

what needs to change
file references where relevant
task list in implementation order

Advice

architectural or implementation guidance when useful

Process

Investigate the codebase first
Present the plan to the user
Only implement after approval
After approval, keep one primary implementation authority by default
Keep the user's why, constraints, and non-goals explicit during implementation
After implementation, run implementation-reviewer
Prefer a fresh skeptical second review pass before declaring completion
If you have a separate Claude workflow available, it can be the parallel second-opinion lane, but Codex remains primary on this path

Notes

Keep the plan concise but concrete
Include file references whenever possible
If the task is broad or risky, recommend switching to plan
Do not implement anything until the user approves