plan Skill
Plan mode: write an actionable markdown plan to .hermes/plans/, no execution. Bite-sized tasks, exact paths, complete code. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent.
What is plan Skill?
Plan mode: write an actionable markdown plan to .hermes/plans/, no execution. Bite-sized tasks, exact paths, complete code. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Documentation
- Writing
- Testing use cases
- Documentation use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use plan Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for documentation.
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: NousResearch
- Repository: NousResearch/hermes-agent
- Skill file: skills/software-development/plan/SKILL.md
What it does
Plan mode: write an actionable markdown plan to .hermes/plans/, no execution. Bite-sized tasks, exact paths, complete code.
Skill instructions
Plan Mode Use this skill when the user wants a plan instead of execution. Core behavior For this turn, you are planning only. - Do not implement code. - Do not edit project files except the plan markdown file. - Do not run mutating terminal commands, commit, push, or perform external actions. - You may inspect the repo or other context with read-only commands/tools when needed. - Your deliverable is a markdown plan saved inside the active workspace under .hermes/plans/. Output requirements Write a markdown plan that is concrete and actionable. Include, when relevant: - Goal - Current context / assumptions - Proposed approach - Step-by-step plan - Files likely to change - Tests / validation - Risks, tradeoffs, and open questions If the task is code-related, include exact file paths, likely test targets, and verification steps. Save location Save the plan with writefile under: - .hermes/plans/YYYY-MM-DDHHMMSS-<slug.md Treat that as relative to the active working directory / backend works
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Frequently asked questions
What is plan?
plan is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Plan mode: write an actionable markdown plan to .hermes/plans/, no execution. Bite-sized tasks, exact paths, complete code.
Who is plan best for?
plan is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, documentation workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install plan?
Install or run plan using Copy skill directory. Check plan for the latest setup command.
Is plan actively maintained?
plan may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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