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name, description, argument-hint, allowed-tools, timeout, color
| name | description | argument-hint | allowed-tools | timeout | color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lite-plan | Lightweight interactive planning workflow with in-memory planning, code exploration, and execution dispatch to lite-execute after user confirmation | [-e|--explore] "task description"|file.md | TodoWrite(*), Task(*), SlashCommand(*), AskUserQuestion(*) | 180000 | cyan |
Workflow Lite-Plan Command (/workflow:lite-plan)
Overview
Intelligent lightweight planning command with dynamic workflow adaptation based on task complexity. Focuses on planning phases (exploration, clarification, planning, confirmation) and delegates execution to /workflow:lite-execute.
Core Functionality
- Intelligent Task Analysis: Automatically determines if exploration/planning agents are needed
- Dynamic Exploration: Calls cli-explore-agent only when task requires codebase understanding
- Interactive Clarification: Asks follow-up questions after exploration to gather missing information
- Adaptive Planning:
- Simple tasks: Direct planning by current Claude
- Complex tasks: Delegates to cli-planning-agent for detailed breakdown
- Two-Step Confirmation: First display complete plan as text, then collect three-dimensional input (task approval + execution method + code review tool)
- Execution Dispatch: Stores execution context in memory and calls
/workflow:lite-execute --in-memoryfor actual implementation
Usage
Command Syntax
/workflow:lite-plan [FLAGS] <TASK_DESCRIPTION>
# Flags
-e, --explore Force code exploration phase (overrides auto-detection logic)
# Arguments
<task-description> Task description or path to .md file (required)
Execution Process
Workflow Overview
User Input ("/workflow:lite-plan \"task\"")
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[Phase 1] Task Analysis & Exploration Decision (10-20 seconds)
-> Analyze task description
-> Decision: Need exploration? (Yes/No)
-> If Yes: Launch cli-explore-agent
-> Output: exploration findings (if performed)
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[Phase 2] Clarification (Optional, user interaction)
-> If exploration revealed ambiguities or missing info
-> AskUserQuestion: Gather clarifications
-> Update task context with user responses
-> If no clarification needed: Skip to Phase 3
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[Phase 3] Complexity Assessment & Planning (20-60 seconds)
-> Assess task complexity (Low/Medium/High)
-> Decision: Planning strategy
- Low: Direct planning (current Claude)
- Medium/High: Delegate to cli-planning-agent
-> Output: Task breakdown with execution approach
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[Phase 4] Task Confirmation & Execution Selection (User interaction)
-> Step 4.1: Output complete plan as text to user
-> Step 4.2: AskUserQuestion with three dimensions
1. Confirm task: Allow/Modify/Cancel (multi-select, can supplement via Other)
2. Execution method: Agent/Codex/Auto (single-select, auto: simple→agent, complex→codex)
3. Code review: Skip/Gemini/Agent/Other (single-select, can specify custom tool via Other)
-> Process selections and proceed to Phase 5
-> If cancel: Exit
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[Phase 5] Dispatch to Execution
-> Store execution context (plan, exploration, clarifications, selections)
-> Call /workflow:lite-execute --in-memory
-> Execution delegated to lite-execute command
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Planning Complete (Execution continues in lite-execute)
Task Management Pattern
- lite-plan focuses on planning phases (1-4) with TodoWrite tracking
- Phase 5 stores execution context and dispatches to lite-execute
- Execution tracking (TodoWrite updates, progress monitoring) handled by lite-execute
- No intermediate file artifacts generated (all planning in-memory)
- Execution artifacts (code changes, test results) managed by lite-execute
Detailed Phase Execution
Phase 1: Task Analysis & Exploration Decision
Operations:
- Analyze task description to determine if code exploration is needed
- Decision logic:
needsExploration = ( flags.includes('--explore') || flags.includes('-e') || // Force exploration if flag present ( task.mentions_specific_files || task.requires_codebase_context || task.needs_architecture_understanding || task.modifies_existing_code ) )
Decision Criteria:
| Task Type | Needs Exploration | Reason |
|---|---|---|
Any task with -e or --explore flag |
Yes (forced) | Flag overrides auto-detection logic |
| "Implement new feature X" | Maybe | Depends on integration with existing code |
| "Refactor module Y" | Yes | Needs understanding of current implementation |
| "Add tests for Z" | Yes | Needs to understand code structure |
| "Create new standalone utility" | No | Self-contained, no existing code context |
| "Update documentation" | No | Doesn't require code exploration |
| "Fix bug in function F" | Yes | Needs to understand implementation |
If Exploration Needed:
- Launch cli-explore-agent with task-specific focus
- Agent call format:
Task( subagent_type="cli-explore-agent", description="Analyze codebase for task context", prompt=` Task: ${task_description} Analyze and return the following information in structured format: 1. Project Structure: Overall architecture and module organization 2. Relevant Files: List of files that will be affected by this task (with paths) 3. Current Implementation Patterns: Existing code patterns, conventions, and styles 4. Dependencies: External dependencies and internal module dependencies 5. Integration Points: Where this task connects with existing code 6. Architecture Constraints: Technical limitations or requirements 7. Clarification Needs: Ambiguities or missing information requiring user input Time Limit: 60 seconds Output Format: Return a JSON-like structured object with the above fields populated. Include specific file paths, pattern examples, and clear questions for clarifications. ` )
Expected Return Structure:
explorationContext = {
project_structure: "Description of overall architecture",
relevant_files: ["src/auth/service.ts", "src/middleware/auth.ts", ...],
patterns: "Description of existing patterns (e.g., 'Uses dependency injection pattern', 'React hooks convention')",
dependencies: "List of dependencies and integration points",
integration_points: "Where this connects with existing code",
constraints: "Technical constraints (e.g., 'Must use existing auth library', 'No breaking changes')",
clarification_needs: [
{
question: "Which authentication method to use?",
context: "Found both JWT and Session patterns",
options: ["JWT tokens", "Session-based", "Hybrid approach"]
},
// ... more clarification questions
]
}
Output Processing:
- Store exploration findings in
explorationContext - Extract
clarification_needsarray from exploration results - Set
needsClarification = (clarification_needs.length > 0) - Use clarification_needs to generate Phase 2 questions
Progress Tracking:
- Mark Phase 1 as completed
- If needsClarification: Mark Phase 2 as in_progress
- Else: Skip to Phase 3
Expected Duration: 10-20 seconds (analysis) + 30-60 seconds (exploration if needed)
Phase 2: Clarification (Optional)
Skip Condition: Only run if Phase 1 set needsClarification = true
Operations:
- Review
explorationContext.clarification_needsfrom Phase 1 - Generate AskUserQuestion based on exploration findings
- Focus on ambiguities that affect implementation approach
AskUserQuestion Call (simplified reference):
// Use clarification_needs from exploration to build questions
AskUserQuestion({
questions: explorationContext.clarification_needs.map(need => ({
question: `${need.context}\n\n${need.question}`,
header: "Clarification",
multiSelect: false,
options: need.options.map(opt => ({
label: opt,
description: `Use ${opt} approach`
}))
}))
})
Output Processing:
- Collect user responses and store in
clarificationContext - Format:
{ question_id: selected_answer, ... } - This context will be passed to Phase 3 planning
Progress Tracking:
- Mark Phase 2 as completed
- Mark Phase 3 as in_progress
Expected Duration: User-dependent (typically 30-60 seconds)
Phase 3: Complexity Assessment & Planning
Operations:
- Assess task complexity based on multiple factors
- Select appropriate planning strategy
- Generate task breakdown using selected method
Complexity Assessment Factors:
complexityScore = {
file_count: exploration.files_to_modify.length,
integration_points: exploration.dependencies.length,
architecture_changes: exploration.requires_architecture_change,
technology_stack: exploration.unfamiliar_technologies.length,
task_scope: (task.estimated_steps > 5),
cross_cutting_concerns: exploration.affects_multiple_modules
}
// Calculate complexity
if (complexityScore < 3) complexity = "Low"
else if (complexityScore < 6) complexity = "Medium"
else complexity = "High"
Complexity Levels:
| Level | Characteristics | Planning Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1-2 files, simple changes, clear requirements | Direct planning (current Claude) |
| Medium | 3-5 files, moderate integration, some ambiguity | Delegate to cli-planning-agent |
| High | 6+ files, complex architecture, high uncertainty | Delegate to cli-planning-agent with detailed analysis |
Planning Execution:
Option A: Direct Planning (Low Complexity)
Current Claude generates plan directly following these guidelines:
- Summary: 2-3 sentence overview of the implementation
- Approach: High-level implementation strategy
- Task Breakdown: 3-5 specific, actionable tasks with file paths
- Estimated Time: Total implementation time estimate
- Recommended Execution: "Agent" (for Low complexity tasks)
Option B: Agent-Based Planning (Medium/High Complexity)
Delegate to cli-planning-agent with detailed requirements:
Task(
subagent_type="cli-planning-agent",
description="Generate detailed implementation plan",
prompt=`
Task: ${task_description}
Exploration Context: ${JSON.stringify(explorationContext, null, 2)}
User Clarifications: ${JSON.stringify(clarificationContext, null, 2) || "None provided"}
Complexity Level: ${complexity}
Generate a detailed implementation plan with the following components:
1. Summary: 2-3 sentence overview of the implementation
2. Approach: High-level implementation strategy
3. Task Breakdown: 3-10 specific, actionable tasks
- Each task should specify: What to do, Which files to modify/create
4. Estimated Time: Total implementation time estimate
5. Recommended Execution: "Agent" or "Codex" based on task complexity
Ensure tasks are specific, with file paths and clear acceptance criteria.
`
)
Expected Return Structure (Both Options):
planObject = {
summary: string, // 2-3 sentence overview
approach: string, // High-level implementation strategy
tasks: string[], // 3-10 tasks with file paths
estimated_time: string, // Total implementation time estimate
recommended_execution: string, // "Agent" (Low) or "Codex" (Medium/High)
complexity: string // "Low" | "Medium" | "High"
}
Progress Tracking:
- Mark Phase 3 as completed
- Mark Phase 4 as in_progress
Expected Duration:
- Low complexity: 20-30 seconds (direct)
- Medium/High complexity: 40-60 seconds (agent-based)
Phase 4: Task Confirmation & Execution Selection
User Interaction Flow: Two-step confirmation process
Step 4.1: Display Plan Summary
First, output the complete plan to the user as regular text:
## Implementation Plan
**Summary**: ${planObject.summary}
**Approach**: ${planObject.approach}
**Task Breakdown**:
${planObject.tasks.map((t, i) => `${i+1}. ${t}`).join('\n')}
**Complexity**: ${planObject.complexity}
**Estimated Time**: ${planObject.estimated_time}
**Recommended Execution**: ${planObject.recommended_execution}
Step 4.2: Collect User Confirmation
After displaying the plan, collect three inputs via AskUserQuestion:
Operations:
- Collect four inputs:
- Task confirmation (multi-select: Allow/Modify/Cancel + optional supplements via "Other")
- Execution method (single-select: Agent/Codex/Auto)
- Agent: Execute with @code-developer
- Codex: Execute with codex CLI tool
- Auto: Simple tasks (Low complexity) → Agent, Complex tasks (Medium/High) → Codex
- Code review tool (single-select: Skip/Gemini/Agent + custom tools via "Other")
- Gemini Review: Use gemini CLI for code analysis
- Agent Review: Use @code-reviewer agent
- Other: Specify custom tool (e.g., "qwen", "codex") via text input
- Task JSON output (single-select: Yes/No)
- Yes: Export plan to task JSON file for reuse or documentation
- No: Keep plan in-memory only
- Support plan supplements and custom tool specification via "Other" input
Four Questions in Single AskUserQuestion Call:
- Question 1: Task confirmation (multi-select: Allow/Modify/Cancel)
- Question 2: Execution method selection (single-select: Agent/Codex/Auto)
- Question 3: Code review tool selection (single-select: Skip/Gemini/Agent, custom via "Other")
- Question 4: Task JSON output (single-select: Yes/No)
AskUserQuestion Call:
AskUserQuestion({
questions: [
{
question: `**Plan Summary**: ${planObject.summary}
**Tasks**: ${planObject.tasks.length} tasks | **Complexity**: ${planObject.complexity} | **Estimated Time**: ${planObject.estimated_time}
Confirm this plan? (Multi-select enabled - you can select multiple options and add supplements via "Other")`,
header: "Confirm Plan",
multiSelect: true,
options: [
{ label: "Allow", description: "Proceed with plan as-is" },
{ label: "Modify", description: "Adjust plan before execution" },
{ label: "Cancel", description: "Abort workflow" }
]
},
{
question: `Select execution method:`,
header: "Execution",
multiSelect: false,
options: [
{ label: "Agent", description: "Execute with @code-developer agent" },
{ label: "Codex", description: "Execute with codex CLI tool" },
{ label: "Auto", description: `Auto-select: ${planObject.complexity === 'Low' ? 'Agent (Low complexity)' : 'Codex (Medium/High complexity)'}` }
]
},
{
question: `Enable code review after execution?
(You can specify other tools like "qwen" or "codex" via "Other" option)`,
header: "Code Review",
multiSelect: false,
options: [
{ label: "Gemini Review", description: "Review with Gemini CLI tool (gemini-2.5-pro)" },
{ label: "Agent Review", description: "Review with @code-reviewer agent" },
{ label: "Skip", description: "No review needed" }
]
},
{
question: `Export plan to task JSON file?
This allows you to reuse the plan or use it with lite-execute later.`,
header: "Export JSON",
multiSelect: false,
options: [
{ label: "Yes", description: "Export plan to JSON file (recommended for complex tasks)" },
{ label: "No", description: "Keep plan in-memory only" }
]
}
]
})
Decision Flow:
Task Confirmation (Multi-select):
├─ Allow (+ optional supplements in Other) → Proceed to Execution Method Selection
├─ Modify (+ optional supplements in Other) → Re-run Phase 3 with modifications
└─ Cancel → Exit (no execution)
Execution Method Selection (Single-select):
├─ Agent → Launch @code-developer agent
├─ Codex → Execute with codex CLI tool
└─ Auto → Automatic selection:
├─ If complexity = Low → Launch @code-developer agent
└─ If complexity = Medium/High → Execute with codex CLI tool
Code Review Selection (after execution):
├─ Skip → Skip review, workflow complete
├─ Gemini Review → Run gemini code analysis (gemini-2.5-pro)
├─ Agent Review → Current Claude agent review
└─ Other → Specify custom tool (e.g., "qwen", "codex") via text input
Task JSON Export:
├─ Yes → Export plan to JSON file before execution
│ Format: .workflow/lite-plans/plan-{timestamp}.json
│ Contains: planObject + explorationContext + clarificationContext
└─ No → Keep plan in-memory only, no file export
Progress Tracking:
- Mark Phase 4 as completed
- Mark Phase 5 as in_progress
Expected Duration: User-dependent (1-3 minutes typical)
Phase 5: Dispatch to Execution
Operations:
- Export plan to task JSON file (if user selected "Yes")
- Store execution context in memory variable
- Call lite-execute command with --in-memory flag
- Execution tracking delegated to lite-execute
Step 5.1: Export Task JSON (Optional)
Skip Condition: Only run if user selected "Yes" for Task JSON Export in Phase 4
Operations:
- Create
.workflow/lite-plans/directory if not exists - Generate timestamp-based filename
- Export complete plan context to JSON file
// Only execute if userSelection.export_task_json === "Yes"
if (userSelection.export_task_json === "Yes") {
const timestamp = new Date().toISOString().replace(/[:.]/g, '-')
const filename = `.workflow/lite-plans/plan-${timestamp}.json`
const planExport = {
metadata: {
created_at: new Date().toISOString(),
task_description: original_task_description,
complexity: planObject.complexity,
estimated_time: planObject.estimated_time
},
plan: planObject,
exploration: explorationContext || null,
clarifications: clarificationContext || null
}
Write(filename, JSON.stringify(planExport, null, 2))
// Display export confirmation to user
console.log(`Plan exported to: ${filename}`)
console.log(`You can reuse this plan with: /workflow:lite-execute ${filename}`)
}
Export File Format:
{
"metadata": {
"created_at": "2025-01-17T10:30:00.000Z",
"task_description": "Original task description",
"complexity": "Medium",
"estimated_time": "30 minutes"
},
"plan": {
"summary": "...",
"approach": "...",
"tasks": [...],
"recommended_execution": "Agent|Codex",
"complexity": "Low|Medium|High"
},
"exploration": {...} or null,
"clarifications": {...} or null
}
Step 5.2: Store Execution Context
Create execution context variable with all necessary information:
// Create execution context for lite-execute
executionContext = {
planObject: planObject, // From Phase 3
explorationContext: explorationContext || null, // From Phase 1
clarificationContext: clarificationContext || null, // From Phase 2
executionMethod: userSelection.execution_method, // From Phase 4
codeReviewTool: userSelection.code_review_tool, // From Phase 4
originalUserInput: original_task_description // Original user input
}
Context Structure:
{
planObject: {
summary: string,
approach: string,
tasks: string[],
estimated_time: string,
recommended_execution: string,
complexity: string
},
explorationContext: {...} | null,
clarificationContext: {...} | null,
executionMethod: "Agent" | "Codex" | "Auto",
codeReviewTool: "Skip" | "Gemini Review" | "Agent Review" | string,
originalUserInput: string // User's original task description
}
Step 5.3: Call lite-execute
Dispatch execution to lite-execute command:
SlashCommand(command="/workflow:lite-execute --in-memory")
Execution Handoff:
- lite-execute reads executionContext variable
- All execution logic (TodoWrite tracking, Agent/Codex calls, code review) handled by lite-execute
- lite-plan completes after successful handoff
Progress Tracking:
- Mark Phase 5 as completed
- Execution tracking handed over to lite-execute
- User sees execution progress from lite-execute TodoWrite updates
Expected Duration: < 1 second (dispatch only, actual execution in lite-execute)
Best Practices
Workflow Intelligence
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Dynamic Adaptation: Workflow automatically adjusts based on task characteristics
- Smart exploration: Only runs when task requires codebase context
- Adaptive planning: Simple tasks get direct planning, complex tasks use specialized agent
- Context-aware clarification: Only asks questions when truly needed
- Reduces unnecessary steps while maintaining thoroughness
- Flag-Based Control:
- Use
-eor--exploreto force exploration when:- Task appears simple but you know it requires codebase context
- Auto-detection might miss subtle integration points
- You want comprehensive code understanding before planning
- Use
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Progressive Clarification: Gather information at the right time
- Phase 1: Explore codebase to understand current state
- Phase 2: Ask clarifying questions based on exploration findings
- Phase 3: Plan with complete context (task + exploration + clarifications)
- Avoids premature assumptions and reduces rework
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Complexity-Aware Planning: Planning strategy matches task complexity
- Low complexity (1-2 files): Direct planning by current Claude (fast, 20-30s)
- Medium complexity (3-5 files): CLI planning agent (detailed, 40-50s)
- High complexity (6+ files): CLI planning agent with risk analysis (thorough, 50-60s)
- Balances speed and thoroughness appropriately
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Two-Step Confirmation Process: Clear plan presentation followed by comprehensive control
- Step 1: Display complete plan as readable text output (not embedded in question)
- Shows summary, approach, tasks, dependencies, risks, complexity, time estimate
- Clear separation between plan content and user interaction
- Step 2: Collect three-dimensional input via AskUserQuestion
- First dimension: Confirm/Modify/Cancel plan (multi-select with supplement via "Other")
- Second dimension: Execution method selection (Agent/Codex/Auto)
- Third dimension: Code review tool selection (Skip/Gemini/Agent, custom via "Other")
- Allows plan refinement without re-selecting execution method
- Supports iterative planning with user feedback
- Auto mode intelligently selects execution method based on complexity
- Custom code review tools (qwen, codex, etc.) can be specified via "Other" option
- Step 1: Display complete plan as readable text output (not embedded in question)
Task Management
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Live Progress Tracking: TodoWrite provides real-time execution call visibility
- Execution calls ([Agent-1], [Codex-1], etc.) created before execution starts
- Updated in real-time as execution calls progress
- User sees current execution call being worked on (e.g., "[Agent-1] (Task A + Task B)")
- Each execution call shows task summary for context
- Clear completion status at call level (not individual task level)
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Phase-Based Organization: 5 distinct phases with clear transitions
- Phase 1: Task Analysis & Exploration (automatic)
- Phase 2: Clarification (conditional, interactive)
- Phase 3: Planning (automatic, adaptive)
- Phase 4: Confirmation (interactive, two-dimensional)
- Phase 5: Execution & Tracking (automatic with live updates)
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Flexible Task Counts: Task breakdown adapts to complexity
- Low complexity: 3-5 tasks (focused)
- Medium complexity: 5-7 tasks (detailed)
- High complexity: 7-10 tasks (comprehensive)
- Avoids artificial constraints while maintaining focus
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Dependency Tracking: Medium/High complexity tasks include dependencies
- Explicit task ordering when sequence matters
- Parallel execution hints when tasks are independent
- Risk flagging for complex interactions
- Helps agent/CLI execute correctly
Planning Standards
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Context-Rich Planning: Plans include all relevant context
- Exploration findings (code structure, patterns, constraints)
- User clarifications (requirements, preferences, decisions)
- Complexity assessment (risks, dependencies, time estimates)
- Execution recommendations (Direct vs CLI, specific tool)
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Modification Support: Plans can be iteratively refined
- User can request plan modifications in Phase 4
- Feedback incorporated into re-planning
- No need to restart from scratch
- Supports collaborative planning workflow
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No File Artifacts: All planning stays in memory
- Faster workflow without I/O overhead
- Cleaner workspace
- Plan context passed directly to execution
- Reduces complexity and maintenance
Error Handling
Common Errors
| Error | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Exploration Failure | cli-explore-agent unavailable or timeout | Skip exploration, set explorationContext = null, log warning, continue to Phase 2/3 with task description only |
| Phase 2 Clarification Timeout | User no response > 5 minutes | Use exploration findings as-is without clarification, proceed to Phase 3 with warning |
| Phase 3 Planning Agent Failure | cli-planning-agent unavailable or timeout | Fallback to direct planning by current Claude (simplified plan), continue to Phase 4 |
| Phase 3 Planning Timeout | Planning takes > 90 seconds | Generate simplified direct plan, mark as "Quick Plan", continue to Phase 4 with reduced detail |
| Phase 4 Confirmation Timeout | User no response > 5 minutes | Save plan context to temporary var, display resume instructions, exit gracefully |
| Phase 4 Modification Loop | User requests modify > 3 times | Suggest breaking task into smaller pieces or using /workflow:plan for comprehensive planning |
Input/Output
Input Requirements
- Task description: String or path to .md file (required)
- Should be specific and concrete
- Can include context about existing code or requirements
- Examples:
- "Implement user authentication with JWT tokens"
- "Refactor logging module for better performance"
- "Add unit tests for authentication service"
- Flags (optional):
-eor--explore: Force code exploration phase (overrides auto-detection)
Output Format
In-Memory Plan Object:
{
summary: "2-3 sentence overview of implementation",
approach: "High-level implementation strategy",
tasks: [
"Task 1: Specific action with file locations",
"Task 2: Specific action with file locations",
// ... 3-7 tasks total
],
complexity: "Low|Medium|High",
recommended_execution: "Agent|Codex", // Based on complexity
estimated_time: "X minutes"
}
Execution Result:
- Immediate dispatch to selected tool/agent with plan context
- No file artifacts generated during planning phase
- Execution starts immediately after user confirmation
- Tool/agent handles implementation and any necessary file operations