# Software Planning Tool

> Use this tool when you need to break down complex software projects into manageable tasks and create detailed implementation plans. It solves problems of disorganization and unclear requirements by guiding users through a structured question-based approach, resulting in outputted task lists with complexity scores and code examples. Ideal for developers working on intricate software goals, it provides a systematic approach to project planning, storing goals and plans locally and offering tools for todo management.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool

## Description

Software Planning MCP is a tool that helps developers break down software goals into actionable implementation plans through a structured, question-based approach. Developed by Daniel Steigman, it guides users through a sequential thinking process to understand requirements, analyze technical considerations, and develop detailed task lists with complexity scores and code examples. The server stores goals and implementation plans locally, provides tools for managing todos, and uses a sophisticated parsing system to convert natural language plans into structured task items. Particularly valuable for developers who want to systematically approach complex software projects without losing track of implementation details.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.65
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** productivity
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/nighttrek/software-planning-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/daniel-steigman-software-planning-tool/pull`

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