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Use to expand bd tasks with detailed implementation steps - adds exact file paths, complete code, verification commands assuming zero context

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withzombies-hyper

withzombies/hyperpowers

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withzombies-hyper

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withzombies/hyperpowers
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skills/writing-plans/SKILL.md

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January 21, 2026

Install Skill

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Scope:
npx add-skill https://github.com/withzombies/hyperpowers/blob/main/skills/writing-plans/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill writing-plans

Installation paths:

Claude
.claude/skills/writing-plans/
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Instructions

<skill_overview>
Enhance bd tasks with comprehensive implementation details for engineers with zero codebase context. Expand checklists into explicit steps: which files, complete code examples, exact commands, verification steps.
</skill_overview>

<rigidity_level>
MEDIUM FREEDOM - Follow task-by-task validation pattern, use codebase-investigator for verification.

Adapt implementation details to actual codebase state. Never use placeholders or meta-references.
</rigidity_level>

<quick_reference>

| Step | Action | Critical Rule |
|------|--------|---------------|
| **Identify Scope** | Single task, range, or full epic | No artificial limits |
| **Verify Codebase** | Use `codebase-investigator` agent | NEVER verify yourself, report discrepancies |
| **Draft Steps** | Write bite-sized (2-5 min) actions | Follow TDD cycle for new features |
| **Present to User** | Show COMPLETE expansion FIRST | Then ask for approval |
| **Update bd** | `bd update bd-N --design "..."` | Only after user approves |
| **Continue** | Move to next task automatically | NO asking permission between tasks |

**FORBIDDEN:** Placeholders like `[Full implementation steps as detailed above]`
**REQUIRED:** Actual content - complete code, exact paths, real commands

</quick_reference>

<when_to_use>
**Use after hyperpowers:sre-task-refinement or anytime tasks need more detail.**

Symptoms:
- bd tasks have implementation checklists but need expansion
- Engineer needs step-by-step guide with zero context
- Want explicit file paths, complete code examples
- Need exact verification commands

</when_to_use>

<the_process>

## 1. Identify Tasks to Expand

**User specifies scope:**
- Single: "Expand bd-2"
- Range: "Expand bd-2 through bd-5"
- Epic: "Expand all tasks in bd-1"

**If epic:**
```bash
bd dep tree bd-1  # View complete dependency tree
# Note all child task IDs
```

**Create TodoWrite tracker:**
```
- [ ] bd-2: [Task Title]
- [ ] bd-3: [Task Title]
...
```

## 2. For EACH Task (Loop Until All D

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