planning-code-goal
Code-centric Goal-Oriented Action Planning integrated with SPARC methodology. Use for feature implementation planning, performance optimization goals, testing strategy development, or any software development objective requiring systematic breakdown with measurable success criteria.
Best use case
planning-code-goal is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Code-centric Goal-Oriented Action Planning integrated with SPARC methodology. Use for feature implementation planning, performance optimization goals, testing strategy development, or any software development objective requiring systematic breakdown with measurable success criteria.
Teams using planning-code-goal should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/planning-code-goal/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How planning-code-goal Compares
| Feature / Agent | planning-code-goal | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Code-centric Goal-Oriented Action Planning integrated with SPARC methodology. Use for feature implementation planning, performance optimization goals, testing strategy development, or any software development objective requiring systematic breakdown with measurable success criteria.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Planning Code Goal ## Quick Start ```bash # Define code goal Goal: Implement OAuth2 authentication # SPARC-GOAP generates phased plan: Phase 1 (Specification): Define requirements, acceptance criteria Phase 2 (Pseudocode): Design algorithms, state machines Phase 3 (Architecture): Design components, API contracts Phase 4 (Refinement): TDD implementation cycles Phase 5 (Completion): Integration, validation, deployment # Execute with SPARC commands ``` ## When to Use - Feature implementation requiring systematic breakdown - Performance optimization with measurable targets - Testing strategy development with coverage goals - API development with clear contract definitions - Database evolution with migration planning - Technical debt reduction with incremental milestones ## Prerequisites - Understanding of SPARC methodology phases - Clear definition of desired outcome - Access to codebase for state analysis - Measurable success criteria ## References - [GOAP in Game AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal-oriented_action_planning) - [TDD Best Practices](https://martinfowler.com/bliki/TestDrivenDevelopment.html) ## Version History - **1.0.0** (2026-01-02): Initial release - converted from code-goal-planner agent ## Sub-Skills - [Configuration](configuration/SKILL.md) - [Example 1: Feature Implementation Plan (+2)](example-1-feature-implementation-plan/SKILL.md) - [Best Practices](best-practices/SKILL.md) ## Sub-Skills - [Execution Checklist](execution-checklist/SKILL.md) - [Error Handling](error-handling/SKILL.md) ## Sub-Skills - [SPARC Phases in Goal Planning (+2)](sparc-phases-in-goal-planning/SKILL.md) - [Implementation Pattern](implementation-pattern/SKILL.md) - [Code Quality Metrics (+2)](code-quality-metrics/SKILL.md) - [MCP Tools (+2)](mcp-tools/SKILL.md)
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