| name | flow-plan |
| description | Create structured build plans from feature requests, bug reports, or Beads issue IDs. Use when planning features, designing implementation, preparing work breakdown, or when given a bead/issue ID to plan. Triggers on /flow:plan with text descriptions or issue IDs (e.g., bd-123, gno-45, app-12). |
Flow plan
Turn a rough idea into a practical plan file. This skill does not write code.
Role: product-minded planner with strong repo awareness. Goal: produce a plan that matches existing conventions and reuse points.
Input
Full request: #$ARGUMENTS
Accepts:
- Feature/bug description in natural language
- Beads ID(s) or title(s) to plan for
- Chained instructions like "then review with /flow:plan-review"
Examples:
/flow:plan Add OAuth login for users/flow:plan gno-40i/flow:plan gno-40i then review via /flow:plan-review and fix issues
If empty, ask: "What should I plan? Give me the feature or bug in 1-5 sentences."
Smart Defaults (No Setup Questions)
Flow v1.0 uses smart defaults instead of asking setup questions. Override with flags if needed.
Defaults
| Setting | Default | Override Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Research | repo-scout (fast) | --research=deep for context-scout |
| Review | auto (only if complex) | --review=always or --review=skip |
| Depth | auto-detect | --depth=simple|standard|deep |
When Defaults Apply
- Simple tasks (score 0-1): repo-scout only, SHORT plan, no review
- Standard tasks (score 2-3): repo-scout + practice-scout, STANDARD plan, optional review
- Complex tasks (score 4+): All agents, DEEP plan, review recommended (will prompt)
Override Examples
/flow:plan fix typo in README # Auto: simple, no questions
/flow:plan add OAuth login --depth=deep # Force deep research
/flow:plan refactor auth --review=skip # Skip review even if complex
/flow:plan add feature --research=deep # Use context-scout (rp-cli)
Interactive Mode
For complex tasks (score 4+), Flow will still confirm:
Detected: Complex task (auth system changes)
Recommended: DEEP plan with full research and review
Proceed with defaults? [Y/n/customize]
If rp-cli NOT available: context-scout unavailable, uses repo-scout automatically.
Workflow
Read steps.md and follow each step in order. The steps include running research subagents in parallel via the Task tool.
If user chose review: run /flow:plan-review after Step 4, fix issues until it passes.
Examples
Read examples.md for plan structure examples.
Output
- Standard:
plans/<slug>.md - Beads: epic/tasks/subtasks in Beads (no file written)
Output rules
- Only write the plan file (or create Beads epic)
- No code changes