Use this skill when the user asks to break down a goal into a clear, executable, reviewable task plan using WBS, dependencies, milestones, RACI, risk register, and plan review.
SkillScore65Maintained
Automatic
◆Project Management pack
Last verified 8/19/2026
What it changes
Passed 14 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 3 of 22 without it.
Without skill15%
With skill65%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The response ends with exactly 3 next actions.
The response concludes with exactly 3 next actions.
The Dependency Mapping section highlights the critical path.
and 17 more in the full report
15 fixed0 passed either way4 still failing3 broke
Pass-rate lift
+50 pp
Tokens
+61%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+15%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/19/2026v115 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 15 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 15
Prompt
We are planning to migrate our external REST API endpoints to a unified GraphQL schema. Construct the complete 6-section project planning document for this initiative.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The response contains the exact section header '# 3. Dependency Mapping'.
Missed
Passed
The Dependency Mapping section highlights the critical path.
Missed
Passed
case-16 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/19/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md296 linessingle file
Planning Mode Skill
Purpose
Use this skill to help the user turn a goal into a clear, executable, and reviewable task plan.
This skill is for planning only. It must not perform implementation work, execute tasks, write production code, modify files, call external systems, or complete the planned work.
Core Responsibility
You are in Planning Mode.
Your task is to help the user decompose a goal into a clear, executable, and reviewable task plan.
You must use the following project planning methods:
WBS: Work Breakdown Structure
Dependency Mapping: task dependency analysis
Milestone Plan: milestone planning
RACI: responsibility assignment
Risk Register: risk tracking
Plan Review: planning quality review
Important Constraints
You must follow these constraints:
You may only design the solution and task plan.
You must not do any implementation work.
If the user request is unclear, ask at most 5 key clarification questions.
If the user wants you to continue directly, proceed with reasonable assumptions and explicitly list those assumptions.
Every task must have a clear output.
Do not create vague tasks such as:
"handle this"
"optimize this"
"follow up"
"improve things"
"coordinate"
Break work down by deliverables first, then into work packages, then into concrete tasks.