Use when someone is planning, scoping, or proposing what to build. This includes: describing a new feature or system they want to create, listing requirements or components for something to implement, asking whether their approach is too complex or could be simpler, requesting a 'dream team' plan or asking to 'ratify' a plan, or saying 'plan this out' or 'scope this.' The Ratman agent strips over-engineering by classifying each item as essential (pizza) vs nice-to-have (costume), then proposes a leaner alternative. Invoke for ANY message where the user is deciding WHAT to build or HOW MUCH to build — even for small features, since a quick scope check catches waste early. Do NOT invoke for debugging, fixing bugs, refactoring existing code, answering technical how-to questions, or configuring tools — these are execution tasks, not planning tasks.
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Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI
Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.
Skill stats
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About this skill
Use when someone is planning, scoping, or proposing what to build. This includes: describing a new feature or system they want to create, listing requirements or components for something to implement, asking whether their approach is too complex or could be simpler, requesting a 'dream team' plan or asking to 'ratify' a plan, or saying 'plan this out' or 'scope this.' The Ratman agent strips over-engineering by classifying each item as essential (pizza) vs nice-to-have (costume), then proposes a leaner alternative. Invoke for ANY message where the user is deciding WHAT to build or HOW MUCH to build — even for small features, since a quick scope check catches waste early. Do NOT invoke for debugging, fixing bugs, refactoring existing code, answering technical how-to questions, or configuring tools — these are execution tasks, not planning tasks.
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Use this skill whenever someone is planning, scoping, or proposing what to build. This includes: describing a new feature or system they want to create, listing requirements or components for something to implement, asking whether their approach is too complex or could be simpler, requesting a 'dream team' plan or asking to 'ratify' a plan, or saying 'plan this out' or 'scope this.' The Ratman agent strips over-engineering by classifying each item as essential (pizza) vs nice-to-have (costume), then proposes a leaner alternative. Invoke for ANY message where the user is deciding WHAT to build or HOW MUCH to build — even for small features, since a quick scope check catches waste early. Do NOT invoke for debugging, fixing bugs, refactoring existing code, answering technical how-to questions, or configuring tools — these are execution tasks, not planning tasks.
About this listing
Category
Engineering
Reported license
Not specified
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
Claude Code
Codex
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Gemini CLI