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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:

Provide a 5-step plan to refactor this module. Wait for approval before edits.

Example Follow-Up Request

Example prompt:

Proceed with steps 1 and 2 only. Show changed files and test results.

Next Steps

• Use Starter Prompts for copy/paste prompt options.
• Review Prompting Patterns for prompt structure.