A dedicated initialization tool that transforms user ideas into structured planning documents to kickstart AI-driven development workflows.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install plan-i
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install plan-i using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Plan-I (Workflow Initialization)?
Plan-I is a foundational utility designed for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, specifically crafted to handle the critical transition from a raw user concept to a formal development roadmap. It serves as the entry point for complex tasks, ensuring that every new project or feature begins with a standardized, structured file. By focusing strictly on initialization, it prevents scope creep and ensures that the agent and the user are perfectly aligned before a single line of code is written.
This skill automates the creation of environment-specific planning files, manages naming conventions, and captures the core intent of the user. It is the essential first step in a multi-stage workflow, providing the necessary scaffolding for subsequent Openclaw Skills to perform deep repository analysis and iterative implementation.
Plan-I (Workflow Initialization) Use Cases
- Starting a new software feature from a high-level description.
- Initializing a structured roadmap for complex bug fixes.
- Scaffolding documentation for architectural changes.
- Organizing multi-agent collaboration by establishing a clear source of truth in the file system using Openclaw Skills.
How Plan-I (Workflow Initialization) Works
- The skill analyzes the user's initial request to identify a project theme or goal.
- If the request is vague, it uses the AskUserQuestion Tool to prompt the user for specific details.
- It extracts a concise theme name, applying standardized naming rules like dash-separation.
- It executes a local shell script (
pl-init.sh) to safely create a new, unique planning file without overwriting existing data. - The agent synthesizes the user's intent, pain points, and expectations into a structured summary.
- This summary is immediately written to the new planning file to synchronize the agent's state with the file system.
- Finally, it provides the user with a clear path forward, suggesting specific directions for the next phase of Openclaw Skills processing.
Plan-I (Workflow Initialization) Setup
To use this skill within your environment, ensure the initialization script is correctly positioned and executable. Run the following command in your terminal:
# Grant execution permissions to the planning initialization script
chmod +x ~/.claude/skills/plan-i/scripts/pl-init.sh
No further configuration is required; the skill will automatically trigger when a new plan is requested within the Openclaw Skills framework.
Plan-I (Workflow Initialization) Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Theme Name | String | A sanitized, dash-separated identifier for the planning file. |
| Planning File | Markdown | A filesystem-based document containing the project's initial vision. |
| Metadata | Object | Includes extracted core intent, user pain points, and expected goals. |
| Workflow State | Enum | Tracks the transition from initialization to the next stage in Openclaw Skills. |
Plan-I (Workflow Initialization) Advanced Features
- Intelligent theme normalization and concise naming logic.
- Atomic file creation protocols to prevent data loss or file collisions.
- State-synchronized documentation that bridges the gap between chat history and persistent files.
- Integrated hand-off mechanisms designed to trigger follow-up Openclaw Skills like plan-c.
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