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040-planning-plan-mode

Use when creating a plan using Plan model and enhancing structured design plans in Cursor Plan mode for Java implementations. Use when the user wants to create a plan, design an implementation, structure a development plan, or use plan mode for outside-in TDD, feature implementation, or refactoring work. Part of the skills-for-java project

86

Quality

83%

Does it follow best practices?

Impact

Pending

No eval scenarios have been run

SecuritybySnyk

Passed

No known issues

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Discovery

82%

Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.

This description has strong completeness with explicit 'Use when' clauses and good trigger term coverage for developer workflows. However, it lacks concrete specific actions (what exactly does 'enhancing structured design plans' produce?) and has moderate conflict risk with other planning or Java skills due to generic terms like 'create a plan' and 'refactoring'.

Suggestions

Add specific concrete outputs or actions, e.g., 'generates step-by-step implementation plans with test specifications, class structures, and dependency mappings'

Differentiate from generic planning skills by emphasizing unique capabilities, e.g., 'specifically for Cursor IDE Plan mode workflows' or mentioning specific artifacts produced

DimensionReasoningScore

Specificity

Names the domain (Java implementations, Cursor Plan mode) and mentions some actions (creating plans, enhancing structured design plans), but lacks concrete specific actions like 'generate class diagrams' or 'create test specifications'. The actions remain somewhat abstract.

2 / 3

Completeness

Explicitly answers both what (creating plans, enhancing structured design plans for Java implementations) and when (explicit 'Use when' clause with multiple trigger scenarios including plan creation, design, TDD, feature implementation, refactoring).

3 / 3

Trigger Term Quality

Good coverage of natural terms users would say: 'create a plan', 'design an implementation', 'structure a development plan', 'plan mode', 'outside-in TDD', 'feature implementation', 'refactoring'. These are terms developers would naturally use.

3 / 3

Distinctiveness Conflict Risk

Somewhat specific to Java and Cursor Plan mode, but terms like 'create a plan', 'design an implementation', and 'refactoring' are generic enough to potentially overlap with other planning or Java-related skills. The 'Plan model' and 'Cursor Plan mode' add some distinctiveness.

2 / 3

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12

Passed

Implementation

85%

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

This is a well-structured skill that efficiently communicates the planning workflow with clear constraints and good progressive disclosure. The main weakness is that actionable details (YAML structure, Mermaid examples, plan template) are entirely delegated to the reference file, leaving the skill itself somewhat abstract for immediate execution.

Suggestions

Add a minimal inline example of the YAML frontmatter structure (name, overview, todos, isProject) so Claude can start without reading the reference

Include one concrete example of a Task List entry with Status column to illustrate the update discipline

DimensionReasoningScore

Conciseness

The skill is lean and efficient, listing only what Claude needs to know without explaining basic concepts. Every bullet point and constraint adds value without padding.

3 / 3

Actionability

Provides clear constraints and workflow steps, but lacks concrete examples of the plan format, YAML frontmatter structure, or Mermaid diagrams. The actual executable guidance is deferred to the reference file.

2 / 3

Workflow Clarity

Clear multi-step workflow with explicit checkpoints: run date command, ask questions iteratively, validate summary, wait for confirmation, then generate. The constraint about updating Status before advancing provides a feedback loop.

3 / 3

Progressive Disclosure

Excellent structure with a concise overview and single-level reference to detailed guidance. The skill clearly signals what's covered inline vs. what's in the reference file.

3 / 3

Total

11

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12

Passed

Validation

100%

Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.

Validation11 / 11 Passed

Validation for skill structure

No warnings or errors.

Repository
jabrena/cursor-rules-java
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