PLAN() Planning Decomposition Skill for Openclaw

PLAN() is a skill-based workflow rather than a package with a traditional install command. To use it effectively in Openclaw Skills, follow this configuration flow:

1. Provide the core objective, current state, deadline, and scope.
2. Include at least one reliable piece of evidence or source material.
3. Add optional context where available: resources, constraints, priority, dependencies, responsible person, and completion criteria.
4. Avoid asking the skill to infer missing facts as final truth; instead, supply the missing parameters when prompted.
5. Use the skill only for planning and decomposition, not for unrelated tasks outside its boundary.

# Example input preparation for PLAN()
cat > plan-input.txt << 'EOF'
Target: ...
Current state: ...
Deadline: ...
Scope: ...
Evidence: ...
Optional context: resources, constraints, priority, dependencies, owner, completion criteria
EOF

# Then pass the structured request into your Openclaw Skills workflow
openclaw skill run zayn-plan --input plan-input.txt

PLAN() organizes information into a parameter-first planning schema.

Output taxonomy

• Parameter completeness conclusion
• Parameter state table
• Goal definition
• Key paths / critical routes
• Stage-by-stage tasks
• Dependency relationships
• Resources and constraints
• Completion criteria
• Next step recommendation

State rules

• Missing parameters must be explicitly requested, not auto-filled.
• Conflicting parameters must be preserved with source notes and marked for verification.
• Pending information cannot be promoted to confirmed facts.
• Formal analysis begins only after minimum operating conditions are met.