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Description
Structured work tracking methodology using Plans. Use when creating, managing, reviewing, or delegating plans for significant work. Covers plan lifecycle (dr...
Usage Guidance
This skill is a coherent, instruction-only methodology that will read and write files under a 'plans/' directory in the agent's workspace and may reference other agents' plan paths for delegation. Before installing or enabling autonomous use: (1) confirm you are comfortable with the agent creating/modifying files in its workspace, (2) avoid storing secrets or credentials in plan docs, (3) define and enforce access/approval policies if multiple agents share workspaces, and (4) consider reviewing generated plan files the first few times the skill runs. No network downloads or extra credentials are requested by this skill.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: plans-methodology
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle defines a structured work tracking methodology for AI agents, including directory structures, plan templates, and a lifecycle. The `SKILL.md` file provides descriptive instructions for the agent to manage and track its work, including checking active and draft plans on session start. There is no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, prompt injection attempts to subvert the agent's core function, or any other high-risk behaviors. All content aligns with the stated purpose of improving work organization for agents.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill name and description match the SKILL.md content: it specifies a filesystem-based plans layout, lifecycle, delegation patterns, and runbook-like guidance. There are no unrelated environment variables, binaries, or installs requested.
Instruction Scope
The instructions direct the agent to read and write a local 'plans/' workspace (create README.md, move plan folders between state directories, check plans on session start) and to reference other agents' plan paths for delegation. This is within the expected scope for a planning methodology, but it does mean the agent will access and modify files in the workspace and may reference other agents' workspace paths.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files; the skill is instruction-only so nothing is downloaded or written by an installer.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The declared requirements are minimal and proportional to a document-based planning methodology.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and the skill does not request elevated or platform-wide privileges. It expects to create and modify files under the agent's workspace (plans/), which is normal for this purpose but is persistent workspace modification behavior the user should be aware of.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install plans-methodology - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/plans-methodology - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release. Structured work tracking methodology with plan lifecycle (draft, approved, in_progress, completed, archived), folder conventions, proposal/design/tasks templates, hierarchical delegation, and approval authority for multi-agent teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plans Methodology?
Structured work tracking methodology using Plans. Use when creating, managing, reviewing, or delegating plans for significant work. Covers plan lifecycle (dr... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 538 downloads so far.
How do I install Plans Methodology?
Run "/install plans-methodology" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Plans Methodology free?
Yes, Plans Methodology is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Plans Methodology support?
Plans Methodology is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Plans Methodology?
It is built and maintained by cramtek (@cramtek); the current version is v1.0.0.
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