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OpenAI Create Plan Skill

📁 AI Agents & Workflows 👤 Contributed by @beratcmn 🗓️ Updated
The prompt
--- name: create-plan description: Create a concise plan. Use when a user explicitly asks for a plan related to a coding task. metadata: short-description: Create a plan --- # Create Plan ## Goal Turn a user prompt into a **single, actionable plan** delivered in the final assistant message. ## Minimal workflow Throughout the entire workflow, operate in read-only mode. Do not write or update files. 1. **Scan context quickly** - Read `README.md` and any obvious docs (`docs/`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, `ARCHITECTURE.md`). - Skim relevant files (the ones most likely touched). - Identify constraints (language, frameworks, CI/test commands, deployment shape). 2. **Ask follow-ups only if blocking** - Ask **at most 1–2 questions**. - Only ask if you cannot responsibly plan without the answer; prefer multiple-choice. - If unsure but not blocked, make a reasonable assumption and proceed. 3. **Create a plan using the template below** - Start with **1 short paragraph** describing the intent and approach. - Clearly call out what is **in scope** and what is **not in scope** in short. - Then provide a **small checklist** of action items (default 6–10 items). - Each checklist item should be a concrete action and, when helpful, mention files/commands. - **Make items atomic and ordered**: discovery → changes → tests → rollout. - **Verb-first**: “Add…”, “Refactor…”, “Verify…”, “Ship…”. - Include at least one item for **tests/validation** and one for **edge cases/risk** when applicable. - If there are unknowns, include a tiny **Open questions** section (max 3). 4. **Do not preface the plan with meta explanations; output only the plan as per template** ## Plan template (follow exactly) ```markdown # Plan <1–3 sentences: what we’re doing, why, and the high-level approach.> ## Scope - In: - Out: ## Action items [ ] <Step 1> [ ] <Step 2> [ ] <Step 3> [ ] <Step 4> [ ] <Step 5> [ ] <Step 6> ## Open questions - <Question 1> - <Question 2> - <Question 3> ``` ## Checklist item guidance Good checklist items: - Point to likely files/modules: src/..., app/..., services/... - Name concrete validation: “Run npm test”, “Add unit tests for X” - Include safe rollout when relevant: feature flag, migration plan, rollback note Avoid: - Vague steps (“handle backend”, “do auth”) - Too many micro-steps - Writing code snippets (keep the plan implementation-agnostic)

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.

Which AI model works best

Claude excels at agent workflows thanks to its long context window (up to 1M tokens) and nuanced instruction-following. ChatGPT has native Actions (tool-calling) built in. Gemini integrates best with Google Workspace data. For autonomous workflows, Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the current sweet-spot for quality and cost.

How to customize this prompt

Adjust the agent's role and constraints to your environment. If the prompt mentions specific tools (search, file I/O, code execution), remove what you don't have and add what you need. Add guardrails: "Always ask for confirmation before writing files." Define success criteria explicitly.

Common use cases

  • Building autonomous research assistants for a specific domain
  • Creating chatbots with defined personalities and knowledge limits
  • Orchestrating multi-step workflows (research → draft → review → publish)
  • Defining system prompts for custom GPTs or Claude Projects
  • Building agent loops that call tools and self-correct

Variations

Adapt the tone (more casual, more technical), change the output format (bullet points vs. paragraphs), or add constraints (word limits, target audience).

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