> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://smithers-feat-claude-workflow-mirror.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# plan

> Create a practical implementation plan.

`plan` turns a request into a structured implementation plan without changing the repo.

```bash theme={null}
bunx smithers-orchestrator workflow run plan --prompt "Add account-level billing limits"
```

## Inputs

| Input    | Type   | Default                            |
| -------- | ------ | ---------------------------------- |
| `prompt` | string | `"Create an implementation plan."` |

## Output Shape

The plan task returns a summary and ordered steps. Use it before `implement`, `research-plan-implement`, `mission`, or `tickets-create`.

## Use it when

* You want an ordered, reviewable plan before any code changes.
* The request is clear enough to plan but you do not want edits yet.

## Use something else when

* The task touches unfamiliar code: run [`research`](/workflows/research) first, or use [`research-plan-implement`](/workflows/research-plan-implement).
* Requirements are still vague: run [`grill-me`](/workflows/grill-me).
* You are ready to build: use [`implement`](/workflows/implement).

## Resume & retry

`plan` does not change the repo; it returns a plan in the run output. Runs are durable and resume with `up --resume`.