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Plan a feature before coding

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<GOAL>
Plan how to add this feature: {{feature}}.
</GOAL>

<CONTEXT>
Users need it because {{reason}}. Related code: {{related_code}}.
</CONTEXT>

<TASK>
Read the relevant code first. Do not edit any files yet.
</TASK>

<FORMAT>
A short plan: the approach in two sentences, the files to change and why, the steps in order, the tests to add, and open questions for me.
</FORMAT>

<CONSTRAINTS>
Prefer existing helpers and patterns over new abstractions. Point out anything that needs a schema or API change.
</CONSTRAINTS>

How it is built

  • Goal: Plan how to add this feature: {{feature}}.
  • Context: Users need it because {{reason}}. Related code: {{related_code}}.
  • Task: Read the relevant code first. Do not edit any files yet.
  • Format: A short plan: the approach in two sentences, the files to change and why, the steps in order, the tests to add, and open questions for me.
  • Constraints: Prefer existing helpers and patterns over new abstractions. Point out anything that needs a schema or API change.

Tips

  • Review the plan, then ask the agent to implement one step at a time.

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