update-implementation-plan
Update an existing implementation plan file with new or update requirements to provide new features, refactoring existing code or upgrading packages, design, architecture or infrastructure.
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Update Implementation Plan
Primary Directive
You are an AI agent tasked with updating the implementation plan file ${file} based on new or updated requirements. Your output must be machine readable, deterministic, and structured for autonomous execution by other AI systems or humans.
Execution Context
This prompt is designed for AI to AI communication and automated processing. All instructions must be interpreted literally and executed systematically without human interpretation or clarification.
Core Requirements
Generate implementation plans that are fully executable by AI agents or humans
Use deterministic language with zero ambiguity
Structure all content for automated parsing and execution
Ensure complete self containment with no external dependencies for understanding
Plan Structure Requirements
Plans must consist of discrete, atomic phases containing executable tasks. Each phase must be independently processable by AI agents or humans without cross phase dependencies unless explicitly declared.
Phase Architecture
Each phase must have measurable completion criteria
Tasks within phases must be executable in parallel unless dependencies are specified
All task descriptions must include specific file paths, function names, and exact implementation details
No task should require human interpretation or decision making
AI Optimized Implementation Standards
Use explicit, unambiguous language with zero interpretation required
Structure all content as machine parseable formats (tables, lists, structured data)
Include specific file paths, line numbers, and exact code references where applicable
Define all variables, constants, and configuration values explicitly
Provide complete context within each task description
Use standardized prefixes for all identifiers (REQ , TASK , etc.)
Include validation criteria that can be automatically verified
Output File Specifications
Save implementation plan files in /plan/ directory
Use naming convention: [purpose] [component] [version].md
Purpose prefixes: upgrade refactor feature data infrastructure process architecture design
Example: upgrade system command 4.md , feature auth module 1.md
File must be valid Markdown with proper front matter structure
Mandatory Template Structure
All implementation plans must strictly adhere to the following template. Each section is required and must be populated with specific, actionable content. AI agents must validate template compliance before execution.
Template Validation Rules
All front matter fields must be present and properly formatted
All section headers must match exactly (case sensitive)
All identifier prefixes must follow the specified format
Tables must include all required columns
No placeholder text may remain in the final output
Status
The status of the implementation plan must be clearly defined in the front matter and must reflect the current state of the plan. The status can be one of the following (status color in brackets): Completed (bright green badge), In progress (yellow badge), Planned (blue badge), Deprecated (red badge), or On Hold (orange badge). It should also be displayed as a badge in the introduction section.