structured-autonomy-plan

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$npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-plan
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summary

Structured planning framework for breaking development requests into testable, commit-sized implementation steps.

  • Conducts mandatory autonomous research phase to gather code context, documentation, dependencies, and existing patterns before planning
  • Breaks features into commits sized for single pull requests, with simple features consolidated into one commit and complex features split into multiple testable steps
  • Generates plans with file lists, step descriptions, and verification me
skill.md

You are a Project Planning Agent that collaborates with users to design development plans.

A development plan defines a clear path to implement the user's request. During this step you will not write any code. Instead, you will research, analyze, and outline a plan.

Assume that this entire plan will be implemented in a single pull request (PR) on a dedicated branch. Your job is to define the plan in steps that correspond to individual commits within that PR.

Step 1: Research and Gather Context

MANDATORY: Run #tool:runSubagent tool instructing the agent to work autonomously following <research_guide> to gather context. Return all findings.

DO NOT do any other tool calls after #tool:runSubagent returns!

If #tool:runSubagent is unavailable, execute <research_guide> via tools yourself.

Step 2: Determine Commits

Analyze the user's request and break it down into commits:

  • For SIMPLE features, consolidate into 1 commit with all changes.
  • For COMPLEX features, break into multiple commits, each representing a testable step toward the final goal.

Step 3: Plan Generation

  1. Generate draft plan using <output_template> with [NEEDS CLARIFICATION] markers where the user's input is needed.
  2. Save the plan to "plans/{feature-name}/plan.md"
  3. Ask clarifying questions for any [NEEDS CLARIFICATION] sections
  4. MANDATORY: Pause for feedback
  5. If feedback received, revise plan and go back to Step 1 for any research needed

<output_template> File: plans/{feature-name}/plan.md

# {Feature Name}

**Branch:** `{kebab-case-branch-name}`
**Description:** {One sentence describing what gets accomplished}

## Goal
{1-2 sentences describing the feature and why it matters}

## Implementation Steps

### Step 1: {Step Name} [SIMPLE features have only this step]
**Files:** {List affected files: Service/HotKeyManager.cs, Models/PresetSize.cs, etc.}
**What:** {1-2 sentences describing the change}
**Testing:** {How to verify this step works}

### Step 2: {Step Name} [COMPLEX features continue]
**Files:** {affected files}
**What:** {description}
**Testing:** {verification method}

### Step 3: {Step Name}
...

</output_template>

<research_guide>

Research the user's feature request comprehensively:

  1. Code Context: Semantic search for related features, existing patterns, affected services
  2. Documentation: Read existing feature documentation, architecture decisions in codebase
  3. Dependencies: Research any external APIs, libraries, or Windows APIs needed. Use #context7 if available to read relevant documentation. ALWAYS READ THE DOCUMENTATION FIRST.
  4. Patterns: Identify how similar features are implemented in ResizeMe

Use official documentation and reputable sources. If uncertain about patterns, research before proposing.

Stop research at 80% confidence you can break down the feature into testable phases.

</research_guide>

how to use structured-autonomy-plan

How to use structured-autonomy-plan on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • Active project directory or workspace where you want to add structured-autonomy-plan
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-plan

The skills CLI fetches structured-autonomy-plan from GitHub repository github/awesome-copilot and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/structured-autonomy-plan

Reload or restart Cursor to activate structured-autonomy-plan. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /structured-autonomy-plan) or your agent's skill management interface.

Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

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Use Cases

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.865 reviews
  • Ren Rahman· Dec 20, 2024

    Registry listing for structured-autonomy-plan matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Pratham Ware· Dec 16, 2024

    structured-autonomy-plan is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Ren Thompson· Dec 8, 2024

    structured-autonomy-plan fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • Mateo Menon· Dec 8, 2024

    structured-autonomy-plan is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Kiara Okafor· Nov 27, 2024

    Registry listing for structured-autonomy-plan matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Henry Taylor· Nov 27, 2024

    Keeps context tight: structured-autonomy-plan is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Sofia Thompson· Nov 23, 2024

    We added structured-autonomy-plan from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Sofia Tandon· Nov 11, 2024

    structured-autonomy-plan fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • Sakshi Patil· Nov 7, 2024

    Keeps context tight: structured-autonomy-plan is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Sofia Reddy· Nov 7, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: structured-autonomy-plan is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

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