Productivity & Planning Skills

Skills for project planning, task management, and decision-making. From GTD workflows to sprint planning and architecture decisions, these skills help Claude Code assist beyond just writing code.

79 skills

brainstorming

obra/superpowers

67.2k

103.2k

Forces Claude to actually think before coding, which frankly should be the default but isn't. Blocks all implementation until you've walked through context exploration, clarifying questions, approach options, and design approval. Generates proper spec docs with self-review checks for placeholders and contradictions. The hard gate against "this is too simple to design" saves you from those deceptively basic requests that turn into scope creep nightmares. Most useful when you're tired of Claude jumping straight into half-baked solutions that miss obvious requirements or architectural decisions.

writing-plans

obra/superpowers

35.3k

103.2k

Takes specs and generates step-by-step implementation plans with actual code snippets, exact file paths, and specific test commands. Maps out file structure first, then breaks everything into 2-5 minute tasks following TDD cycles. Saves plans as markdown with checkbox syntax in `docs/superpowers/plans/`. Runs self-review checks for placeholder content and type consistency. Works best when you have clear requirements but need to think through the implementation approach before coding. The bite-sized granularity keeps you from getting stuck on large, vague tasks.

executing-plans

obra/superpowers

29k

103.2k

Takes a written implementation plan and executes it step by step with proper checkpoints. Loads the plan file, reviews it critically for gaps or unclear instructions, then works through each task while marking progress and running verifications. Stops immediately when it hits blockers rather than guessing, which prevents the common problem of AI assistants making assumptions that derail implementations. Creates a TodoWrite file to track progress and integrates with git worktrees for isolated development. Really shines when you have a solid plan but want systematic execution with built-in quality gates.

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prd

github/awesome-copilot

11.3k

26.4k

The prd skill generates comprehensive Product Requirements Documents that translate business concepts into detailed technical specifications for software systems and AI features. It guides users through a structured discovery process to gather requirements before producing a standardized PRD that includes executive summaries, user stories, technical architecture, and risk analysis. The skill solves the problem of ambiguous project scope by enforcing concrete, measurable criteria and a consistent schema that serves as a single source of truth for stakeholders and development teams.

planning-with-files

othmanadi/planning-with-files

9.4k

16.7k

Planning-with-files implements a file-based task management system that helps users organize and track progress on complex multi-step projects by maintaining three markdown files (task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md) that persist across sessions. It's designed for anyone tackling research tasks, multi-step projects, or work requiring numerous tool calls, solving the problem of losing context and progress when switching between sessions or managing intricate workflows. The skill automatically restores prior context and provides structured checkpoints for tracking phases, findings, and updates throughout a project's lifecycle.

plantuml-ascii

github/awesome-copilot

7.6k

26.4k

The plantuml-ascii skill generates text-based ASCII and Unicode diagrams from PlantUML notation, enabling developers and technical writers to create sequence diagrams, class diagrams, flowcharts, and other visualizations in terminal-friendly formats. It solves the problem of embedding diagrams in version-controlled documentation, terminal environments, and systems where graphical outputs aren't supported. The skill supports both pure ASCII output and Unicode-enhanced variants for improved readability.

breakdown-feature-prd

github/awesome-copilot

7.6k

26.4k

The breakdown-feature-prd skill prompts Claude to act as a Product Manager and generate detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for new SaaS features based on parent Epics. It's designed for product teams and engineering organizations who need structured, comprehensive feature specifications that include goals, user personas, user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and scope boundaries. This skill solves the problem of inconsistent or incomplete feature documentation by providing a standardized PRD template and guidance that ensures all critical aspects of a feature are defined before engineering work begins.

refactor-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.5k

26.4k

The refactor-plan skill helps developers create detailed, sequenced plans for multi-file refactoring tasks by analyzing codebase dependencies and organizing changes into safe phases (types, implementation, tests, cleanup) with verification steps and rollback procedures. It's designed for software engineers managing complex refactors who need to minimize risk by understanding file dependencies and executing changes in the correct order. The skill solves the problem of coordinating large-scale code changes across multiple files without breaking functionality or losing track of what's been modified.

create-implementation-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.5k

26.4k

The create-implementation-plan skill generates structured, machine-readable implementation plans for features, refactoring, package upgrades, and infrastructure changes, designed for execution by AI agents or humans without ambiguity. It's for developers and AI systems that need deterministic, atomic task breakdowns with explicit file paths, dependencies, and validation criteria. The skill solves the problem of creating executable plans that require zero human interpretation and can be automatically parsed and processed.

breakdown-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.4k

26.4k

The breakdown-plan skill generates comprehensive GitHub project plans that organize work into a hierarchical structure (Epic > Feature > Story/Enabler > Test), complete with dependencies, priorities, and acceptance criteria based on feature documentation. It serves senior project managers and DevOps specialists who need to translate product requirements and technical specifications into actionable GitHub issues with clear definitions of ready and done. The skill solves the problem of translating high-level feature artifacts into structured, trackable work that follows Agile best practices and enables automated project management.

create-architectural-decision-record

github/awesome-copilot

7.4k

26.4k

The create-architectural-decision-record skill generates formatted Architectural Decision Record (ADR) documents that capture technical decisions with structured sections for context, chosen solutions, consequences, and alternatives. It serves software architects and engineering teams who need to document and communicate major architectural choices in a standardized format optimized for both human review and machine parsing. The skill solves the problem of inconsistent decision documentation by enforcing a consistent template with coded bullet points, front matter metadata, and mandatory sections that ensure decisions are thoroughly reasoned and discoverable.

devops-rollout-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.4k

26.4k

The DevOps Rollout Plan Generator creates production-ready deployment plans for infrastructure and application changes, including preflight validation, step-by-step procedures, verification checkpoints, rollback protocols, and communication timelines. It serves DevOps engineers, platform teams, and infrastructure managers who need to execute complex changes safely while minimizing risk and downtime. The skill solves the problem of coordinating multi-phase deployments by providing a structured template that ensures all critical aspects—from approvals and health checks to verification signals and stakeholder communication—are documented and actionable before changes go live.

create-github-issues-feature-from-implementation-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.3k

26.4k

The skill analyzes implementation plan files to automatically generate GitHub Issues, creating one issue per phase using either feature_request.yml or chore_request.yml templates. It's designed for developers and project managers who need to convert structured implementation plans into trackable GitHub Issues while avoiding duplication by checking for existing issues first. This solves the problem of manually transcribing plan phases into individual issues, reducing setup time and ensuring consistent issue formatting.

update-implementation-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.3k

26.4k

The update-implementation-plan skill generates machine-readable implementation plans by updating existing plan files with new or modified requirements for features, refactoring, or infrastructure changes. It's designed for AI agents and technical teams who need deterministic, structured plans with explicit tasks, measurable completion criteria, and specific file paths that can be automatically parsed and executed. The skill solves the problem of creating ambiguous or incomplete implementation documentation by enforcing a rigid, templated structure with unambiguous language and validation rules suitable for autonomous processing.

structured-autonomy-plan

github/awesome-copilot

7.2k

26.4k

The structured-autonomy-plan skill guides development planning by having Claude research a feature request, break it into logical commits, and generate a detailed implementation plan—all without writing code. It's designed for developers who need to clarify scope and establish a structured approach before implementation begins. The skill solves the problem of vague or poorly scoped feature requests by enforcing a research phase, iterative clarification process, and commit-level planning that maps to a single pull request.

recipe-plan-weekly-schedule

googleworkspace/cli

5.1k

22k

The recipe-plan-weekly-schedule skill enables users to review their Google Calendar for the current week, identify available time slots, and add new events to fill scheduling gaps. It's designed for Google Workspace users who want to optimize their weekly calendar by combining agenda review and free/busy analysis with event creation. The skill solves the problem of fragmented scheduling by providing a streamlined workflow to visualize the week and populate empty time blocks with planned activities.

architecture-decision-records

wshobson/agents

4.3k

31.9k

write-a-prd

mattpocock/skills

3.7k

8.7k

The write-a-prd skill guides developers through a structured process to create product requirements documents by conducting user interviews, analyzing the existing codebase, and designing system modules before generating a formatted PRD for submission as a GitHub issue. It's designed for developers and product stakeholders who need to plan and document new features or solve problems systematically by mapping out problem statements, user stories, implementation decisions, and testing strategies. The skill solves the problem of ensuring features are thoroughly scoped and understood before development begins by forcing alignment through deep exploration and collaborative design decisions.

pi-planning-with-files

othmanadi/planning-with-files

2.7k

16.7k

prd-to-issues

mattpocock/skills

2.4k

8.7k

The prd-to-issues skill breaks down product requirement documents (PRDs) into independently-grabbable GitHub issues using vertical-slice (tracer-bullet) decomposition, where each slice delivers a complete end-to-end path through all integration layers. It's designed for product managers, engineers, and technical leads who need to convert a PRD into actionable, sequenced work items that can be implemented and merged without blocking on other slices. The skill solves the problem of translating high-level requirements into granular, verifiable implementation tickets with clear dependencies and acceptance criteria.

postgres

planetscale/database-skills

2.1k

365

The postgres skill equips developers and database administrators with guidance on PostgreSQL best practices, query optimization, connection troubleshooting, and performance improvements when working with Postgres databases. It provides structured references covering schema design, indexing strategies, partitioning, query patterns, and operational maintenance like MVCC and VACUUM management. The skill solves the problem of inefficient database design and slow query performance by offering specific technical recommendations and audit checklists to optimize Postgres deployments.

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FAQ

Can Claude Code help with project planning?

Yes — productivity skills teach Claude to write PRDs, break work into tasks, plan sprints, and facilitate architectural decisions. They turn Claude into a development planning partner, not just a code generator.

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