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Plan-Before-Build Workflow

Enter plan mode for non-trivial tasks to reduce rework and improve outcomes.

Install
Document in CLAUDE.md - see planning guide

About

A workflow pattern where Claude Code enters 'plan mode' before tackling any non-trivial task (3+ steps or architectural decisions). First, it analyses the task, identifies risks, and proposes an approach. You review and approve the plan. Then it executes step by step, checking off items as it goes. If something goes sideways, it stops and re-plans rather than pushing forward blindly. Dramatically reduces rework on complex tasks.

Tags

planningarchitecturestrategyprocess

Score Breakdown

CLI Score Breakdown10/11
✓Official SDK on npm/pip+2
✓Env var authentication (no browser OAuth)+2
✓Works in headless/CI environments+2
✓CLI tool available+1
✓JSON response for piping/parsing+1
✓Docs have curl/CLI examples+1
✓Reasonable rate limits for scripted use+1
✗Machine-readable pricing (md/JSON/static)0
Quality Score Breakdown
npm weekly downloads0
GitHub stars30k
Days since last release9d
Issue close ratio88%
TypeScript typesYes
Docs qualitygood
Breaking changesrare

Scores

CLI
10
Quality
9
AuthorCommunity
Weekly installs0
Last updated3/22/2026
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