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Writing plans skill

Writing plans is part of Superpowers, Jesse Vincent's development method. Its job is to write an implementation plan in bite-sized tasks from a spec, before touching code. It loads on its own when a request matches its description, and you can also call it by name.

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When the agent reaches for it

The agent keeps every installed skill's description in view and loads the full instructions when a request matches. This is the description it reads:

Use when you have a spec or requirements for a multi-step task, before touching code

What the instructions cover

The sections of its SKILL.md, in order.

  • Overview
  • Scope Check
  • File Structure
  • Task Right-Sizing
  • Bite-Sized Task Granularity
  • Plan Document Header
  • Task Structure
  • No Placeholders
  • Self-Review
  • Execution Handoff

What ships with it

Besides SKILL.md, the folder carries these. The agent opens them only when a step in the instructions calls for one.

  • plan-document-reviewer-prompt.md 2 KB

Install the writing plans skill

In Claude Code, run this in a session. It comes from the publisher's own instructions.

Claude Code 
/plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official

License: MIT.

In Longwave, add Superpowers from the marketplace. It installs all 14 of its skills, and your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads can use them.

Questions people ask

How do I install the writing plans skill?

In Claude Code, run /plugin install superpowers@claude-plugins-official. In Longwave, add Superpowers from the marketplace, and its skills reach your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads.

When does the agent use the writing plans skill?

When a request matches its description. The agent keeps only the name and description of each installed skill in view, and reads the full instructions when a task fits. You can also ask for it by name.

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Longwave installs a skill collection once, and your Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode threads can all use it.

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