Executing Plans Inline
obra/superpowers
Has the agent carry out an implementation plan itself, task by task in the current session, keeping a ledger, proving each step with a test and ending with one whole-branch review.
Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification.
Install Task Planning
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planning --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .claude/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .claude/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planningType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planning --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .agents/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .agents/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planning --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .cursor/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .cursor/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git --path packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planning --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .gemini/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .gemini/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planningInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .github/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .github/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install paperclipai/paperclip task-planning --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning .opencode/skills/task-planning && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "task-planning" agent skill from https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip/tree/master/packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning into .opencode/skills/task-planning/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "task-planning", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
task-planning- GitHub stars
- 99k
- Token cost
- ~380 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 169 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 60
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification.
- A plan is requested
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
- Uncertainty needs resolving before execution
What it does
Task Planning is an agent skill from paperclipai/paperclip. Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification. Use when a plan is requested or uncertainty needs resolving before execution.
Its SKILL.md is about 380 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Planning. The repository describes itself as: The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- A plan is requested
- Uncertainty needs resolving before execution
Example prompts
- “/task-planning”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 5717523. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Task Planning loads about 380 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 43 tokens; SKILL.md has 169 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from paperclipai/paperclip at commit 5717523, republished under its MIT licence (© paperclipai). 169 words, ~380 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/task-planning/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- task-planning
- description
- Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification. Use when a plan is requested or uncertainty needs resolving before execution.
- key
- paperclipai/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning
- recommendedForRoles
- manager, engineer, product
- tags
- paperclip, planning, issues, delegation
Task planning
Plan only as much as the work needs. If execution is authorized and the next step is small and clear, do it. A request for a plan alone does not require child tasks or a new approval gate.
Describe the intended outcome, relevant constraints, chosen approach, and how to verify success. Include uncertainties or decisions that affect execution. Use the user's preferred format; keep implementation steps within one owner's task unless another owner, useful parallel output, dependency, or independent review warrants separate work.
Save a requested plan as the issue document with key plan. Update its current
revision instead of duplicating it, and link the saved document in your response.
Use the native document tools when available; legacy agents follow the paperclip
skill's document and planning API mechanics.
Respect planning mode and explicit approval requests. When approval is required,
request confirmation of the latest plan revision and wait for that decision.
After acceptance, execute cohesive work on the current ordinary task. Use
paperclip-converting-plans-to-tasks when delegation is justified.
© paperclipai, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning of paperclipai/paperclip.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 5717523
Compare with similar skills
Task Planning next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Task Planning this skillpaperclipai/paperclip | 99k | — | ~380 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Executing Plans Inlineobra/superpowers | 296k | 2 repos | ~5.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Interview Meaddyosmani/agent-skills | 103k | 6 repos | ~3.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| OpenSpec Guided OnboardingFission-AI/OpenSpec | 71k | 1 repos | ~4.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Writing Plansgeeksblabla/stateofdev.ma | 163 | 57 repos | ~661 | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Subagent Driven DevelopmentAsvarox/allkaraoke | 261 | 38 repos | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | None |
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Questions about Task Planning
What does Task Planning do?
Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification. Task Planning is an agent skill from paperclipai/paperclip. Write or revise a useful Paperclip plan with a clear outcome and verification.
When should I use Task Planning?
Task Planning fits situations like: A plan is requested; uncertainty needs resolving before execution.
How do I install Task Planning in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning in paperclipai/paperclip) into .claude/skills/task-planning in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Task Planning in Codex?
Run `npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (packages/skills-catalog/catalog/bundled/paperclip-operations/task-planning in paperclipai/paperclip) into .agents/skills/task-planning in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Task Planning in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add paperclipai/paperclip --skill task-planning -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/task-planning, .gemini/skills/task-planning, .github/skills/task-planning and .opencode/skills/task-planning in your project.
What does Task Planning need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Task Planning is instructions for the agent only.
Does Task Planning access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Task Planning safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Task Planning use?
Task Planning is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Task Planning use?
About 380 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 1.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Task Planning?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Task Planning: Executing Plans Inline (obra/superpowers, 296k stars), Interview Me (addyosmani/agent-skills, 103k stars), OpenSpec Guided Onboarding (Fission-AI/OpenSpec, 71k stars) and Writing Plans (geeksblabla/stateofdev.ma, 163 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Task Planning?
paperclipai (a GitHub organization) maintains it in paperclipai/paperclip, which has 98,537 GitHub stars. The repository holds 60 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Source: paperclipai/paperclip on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.