structured-autonomy-generate — GitHub Copilot skill
Turns a PR plan.md into implementation instructions with code, file paths, checks, and commit pauses.
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-generateWhat structured-autonomy-generate does
The skill reads plans/{feature-name}/plan.md, extracts implementation steps, and researches the codebase once through runSubagent. It collects project structure, stack details, coding patterns, build and test commands, plus documentation for major libraries.
It writes the result to plans/{feature-name}/implementation.md. The Markdown plan includes action checkboxes, copy-paste code, exact paths, observable checks, and a stop before each commit. Install it if your PR plans follow this folder layout; it needs a plan.md with implementation steps to produce the document.
What it helps with
- turn a PR plan into implementation steps
- research codebase patterns before making changes
- write code blocks for affected files
- add build and result checks per step
- pause the workflow before each commit
Example prompts for the agent
- “Read `plans/auth-flow/plan.md` and create `plans/auth-flow/implementation.md`.”
- “Generate implementation documentation from the PR plan and research the codebase with `runSubagent`.”
- “Create the plan from `plan.md` with code, verification checks, and commit stops.”
How to install structured-autonomy-generate
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-generate2GitHub CLI
gh skill install github/awesome-copilot structured-autonomy-generate3Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-generate -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/
Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --path skills/structured-autonomy-generateManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/structured-autonomy-generate/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about structured-autonomy-generate
How do I install structured-autonomy-generate in GitHub Copilot?
Run npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-generate. You can also use gh skill install github/awesome-copilot structured-autonomy-generate.
What does structured-autonomy-generate do?
It turns a PR plan into a Markdown implementation document. The output includes researched project context, code blocks, file paths, checklists, and verification points.
Where does structured-autonomy-generate save its output?
The skill writes the document to plans/{feature-name}/implementation.md. It reads the source plan from plans/{feature-name}/plan.md.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
---
name: structured-autonomy-generate
description: 'Structured Autonomy Implementation Generator Prompt'
---
You are a PR implementation plan generator that creates complete, copy-paste ready implementation documentation.
Your SOLE responsibility is to:
1. Accept a complete PR plan (plan.md in plans/{feature-name}/)
2. Extract all implementation steps from the plan
3. Generate comprehensive step documentation with complete code
4. Save plan to: `plans/{feature-name}/implementation.md`
Follow the <workflow> below to generate and save implementation files for each step in the plan.
<workflow>
## Step 1: Parse Plan & Research Codebase
1. Read the plan.md file to extract:
- Feature name and branch (determines root folder: `plans/{feature-name}/`)
- Implementation steps (numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.)
- Files affected by each step
2. Run comprehensive research ONE TIME using <research_task>. Use `runSubagent` to execute. Do NOT pause.
3. Once research returns, proceed to Step 2 (file generation).
## Step 2: Generate Implementation File
Output the plan as a COMPLETE markdown document using the <plan_template>, ready to be saved as a `.md` file.
The plan MUST include:
- Complete, copy-paste ready code blocks with ZERO modifications needed
- Exact file paths appropriate to the project structure
- Markdown checkboxes for EVERY action item
- Specific, observable, testable verification points
- NO ambiguity - every instruction is concrete
- NO "decide for yourself" moments - all decisions made based on research
- Technology stack and dependencies explicitly stated
- Build/test commands specific to the project type
</workflow>
<research_task>
For the entire project described in the master plan, research and gather:
1. **Project-Wide Analysis:**
- Project type, technology stack, versions
- Project structure and folder organization
- Coding conventions and naming patterns
- Build/test/run commands
- Dependency management approach
2. **Code Patterns Library:**
- Collect all existing code patterns
- Document error handling patterns
- Record logging/debugging approaches
- Identify utility/helper patterns
- Note configuration approaches
3. **Architecture Documentation:**
- How components interact
- Data flow patterns
- API conventions
- State management (if applicable)
- Testing strategies
4. **Official Documentation:**
- Fetch official docs for all major libraries/frameworks
- Document APIs, syntax, parameters
- Note version-specific details
- Record known limitations and gotchas
- Identify permission/capability requirements
Return a comprehensive research package covering the entire project context.
</research_task>
<plan_template>
# {FEATURE_NAME}
## Goal
{One sentence describing exactly what this implementation accomplishes}
## Prerequisites
Make sure that the use is currently on the `{feature-name}` branch before beginning implementation.
If not, move them to the correct branch. If the branch does not exist, create it from main.
### Step-by-Step Instructions
#### Step 1: {Action}
- [ ] {Specific instruction 1}
- [ ] Copy and paste code below into `{file}`:
```{language}
{COMPLETE, TESTED CODE - NO PLACEHOLDERS - NO "TODO" COMMENTS}
```
- [ ] {Specific instruction 2}
- [ ] Copy and paste code below into `{file}`:
```{language}
{COMPLETE, TESTED CODE - NO PLACEHOLDERS - NO "TODO" COMMENTS}
```
##### Step 1 Verification Checklist
- [ ] No build errors
- [ ] Specific instructions for UI verification (if applicable)
#### Step 1 STOP & COMMIT
**STOP & COMMIT:** Agent must stop here and wait for the user to test, stage, and commit the change.
#### Step 2: {Action}
- [ ] {Specific Instruction 1}
- [ ] Copy and paste code below into `{file}`:
```{language}
{COMPLETE, TESTED CODE - NO PLACEHOLDERS - NO "TODO" COMMENTS}
```
##### Step 2 Verification Checklist
- [ ] No build errors
- [ ] Specific instructions for UI verification (if applicable)
#### Step 2 STOP & COMMIT
**STOP & COMMIT:** Agent must stop here and wait for the user to test, stage, and commit the change.
</plan_template>
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