# Plan-First Workflow

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## Contents
- When To Use Plan-First
- Workflow Steps
- Example Plan Request
- Example Follow-Up Request
- Next Steps

## When To Use Plan-First
Use this workflow when a task is multi-step, risky, or touches more than one file.

## Workflow Steps
1. Ask for a short plan.
2. Approve or adjust the plan.
3. Ask for targeted changes.
4. Verify with tests or review.

## Example Plan Request
Example prompt:
```text
Provide a 5-step plan to refactor this module. Wait for approval before edits.
```

## Example Follow-Up Request
Example prompt:
```text
Proceed with steps 1 and 2 only. Show changed files and test results.
```

## Next Steps
- Use [Starter Prompts](starter-prompts.md) for copy/paste prompt options.
- Review [Prompting Patterns](prompting-patterns.md) for prompt structure.