breakdown-feature-implementation
Helps your agent create detailed plans for implementing features. It organizes work following a specific project structure.
What it does
This tool helps software engineers create detailed plans for implementing new features in a system. It organizes information about what needs to be done, how to do it technically, and which technologies to use.
When to use it
- ✓When planning a complex new feature.
- ✓To ensure all technical details are considered.
- ✓To document the architecture and design of a feature.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a detailed implementation plan for the 'User Login' feature, following the Epoch monorepo structure.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
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How it works
You provide the feature description, and the tool organizes it into a technical plan. It details system architecture, database design, API, frontend, and security considerations.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill breakdown-feature-implementationOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/breakdown-feature-implementation/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Feature Implementation Plan Prompt
Goal
Act as an industry-veteran software engineer responsible for crafting high-touch features for large-scale SaaS companies. Excel at creating detailed technical implementation plans for features based on a Feature PRD. Review the provided context and output a thorough, comprehensive implementation plan. Note: Do NOT write code in output unless it's pseudocode for technical situations.
Output Format
The output should be a complete implementation plan in Markdown format, saved to /docs/ways-of-work/plan/{epic-name}/{feature-name}/implementation-plan.md.
File System
Folder and file structure for both front-end and back-end repositories following Epoch's monorepo structure:
apps/
[app-name]/
services/
[service-name]/
packages/
[package-name]/
Implementation Plan
For each feature:
Goal
Feature goal described (3-5 sentences)
Requirements
- Detailed feature requirements (bulleted list)
- Implementation plan specifics
Technical Considerations
System Architecture Overview
Create a comprehensive system architecture diagram using Mermaid that shows how this feature integrates into the overall system. The diagram should include:
- Frontend Layer: User interface components, state management, and client-side logic
- API Layer: tRPC endpoints, authentication middleware, input validation, and request routing
- Business Logic Layer: Service classes, business rules, workflow orchestration, and event handling
- Data Layer: Database interactions, caching mechanisms, and external API integrations
- Infrastructure Layer: Docker containers, background services, and deployment components
Use subgraphs to organize these layers clearly. Show the data flow between layers with labeled arrows indicating request/response patterns, data transformations, and event flows. Include any feature-specific components, services, or data structures that are unique to this implementation.
- Technology Stack Selection: Document choice rationale for each layer
- Integration Points: Define clear boundaries and communication protocols
- Deployment Architecture: Docker containerization strategy
- Scalability Considerations: Horizontal and vertical scaling approaches
Database Schema Design
Create an entity-relationship diagram using Mermaid showing the feature's data model:
- Table Specifications: Detailed field definitions with types and constraints
- Indexing Strategy: Performance-critical indexes and their rationale
- Foreign Key Relationships: Data integrity and referential constraints
- Database Migration Strategy: Version control and deployment approach
API Design
- Endpoints with full specifications
- Request/response formats with TypeScript types
- Authentication and authorization with Stack Auth
- Error handling strategies and status codes
- Rate limiting and caching strategies
Frontend Architecture
Component Hierarchy Documentation
The component structure will leverage the shadcn/ui library for a consistent and accessible foundation.
Layout Structure:
Recipe Library Page
├── Header Section (shadcn: Card)
│ ├── Title (shadcn: Typography `h1`)
│ ├── Add Recipe Button (shadcn: Button with DropdownMenu)
│ │ ├── Manual Entry (DropdownMenuItem)
│ │ ├── Import from URL (DropdownMenuItem)
│ │ └── Import from PDF (DropdownMenuItem)
│ └── Search Input (shadcn: Input with icon)
├── Main Content Area (flex container)
│ ├── Filter Sidebar (aside)
│ │ ├── Filter Title (shadcn: Typography `h4`)
│ │ ├── Category Filters (shadcn: Checkbox group)
│ │ ├── Cuisine Filters (shadcn: Checkbox group)
│ │ └── Difficulty Filters (shadcn: RadioGroup)
│ └── Recipe Grid (main)
│ └── Recipe Card (shadcn: Card)
│ ├── Recipe Image (img)
│ ├── Recipe Title (shadcn: Typography `h3`)
│ ├── Recipe Tags (shadcn: Badge)
│ └── Quick Actions (shadcn: Button - View, Edit)
- State Flow Diagram: Component state management using Mermaid
- Reusable component library specifications
- State management patterns with Zustand/React Query
- TypeScript interfaces and types
Security Performance
- Authentication/authorization requirements
- Data validation and sanitization
- Performance optimization strategies
- Caching mechanisms
Context Template
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FAQ
What is a 'monorepo'?
It's a way to organize the code for multiple projects in a single repository, making management and collaboration easier.
What is 'Mermaid'?
It's a tool that allows you to create diagrams (like architecture and database) from simple text, making visualization easier.
What is 'shadcn/ui'?
It's a library that provides ready-to-use interface components, helping to build beautiful and consistent user interfaces.
Details
Original description by the author
Prompt for creating detailed feature implementation plans, following Epoch monorepo structure.
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #5041
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
Comments
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