Convert a GitHub, Linear, or Jira issue into a scoped implementation plan with files, tests, and rollout notes.
Turn a rough ticket into a delivery plan
Planning Discovery and planning Planning Workflow
autohand -p "Read this issue and propose a small implementation plan with tests"
A plan that names the changed surfaces, likely blockers, and validation path.
Plan a feature from issue to PR with Autohand Code is a planning workflow that converts a rough ticket into scoped implementation steps, likely files, tests, rollout notes, and review risks before code changes begin. ### At a glance | Question | Answer | | --- | --- | | Best for | turning issue text, product briefs, or support requests into a reviewable engineering plan | | Primary inputs | Issue text, acceptance criteria, or product brief; Links to related routes, screenshots, docs, logs, or customer examples; Delivery constraints such as feature flags, no schema changes, or staged rollout | | Autohand Code returns | A plan that names the changed surfaces, likely blockers, and validation path. | | Avoid when | the team has not decided the product behavior or acceptance criteria yet | ### How Autohand Code handles this workflow 1. Reads the request and inspects nearby code before proposing implementation steps. 2. Identifies touched files, tests, migrations, docs, and risky shared contracts. 3. Splits the work into a smallest useful first change and later follow-ups. 4. Returns validation commands, rollout notes, and open product questions. ### Best inputs - Issue text, acceptance criteria, or product brief - Links to related routes, screenshots, docs, logs, or customer examples - Delivery constraints such as feature flags, no schema changes, or staged rollout ### Strong prompt autohand -p "Read this issue and propose a small implementation plan with tests" ### Autohand Code CLI options - Start with `/plan` or Shift+Tab so Autohand explores the repo before editing. - Use `autohand -p "Read this issue and produce a PR plan..." --dry-run` for a non-interactive planning pass. - When `slash_goal` is enabled, use `/goal <objective>` or `autohand --goal "<objective>"` to keep longer delivery targets visible. ### Review before accepting A good plan names the files to inspect, the tests to run, and the decisions that still need a human answer. ### Source and validation signals Autohand AI maintains this workflow as first-party product guidance for Autohand Code. Use the [Autohand CLI Playbook](https://github.com/autohandai/code-cli/blob/main/docs/AUTOHAND_PLAYBOOK.md), [CLI reference](/docs/working-with-autohand-code/cli-reference.html), and [configuration reference](https://github.com/autohandai/code-cli/blob/main/docs/config-reference.md) when choosing between interactive mode, command mode, auto-mode, feature-enabled /goal, /settings, skills, MCP, and permission settings. The related resources below link to product docs and tutorials for the workflow, and the final answer should name repository-specific files, commands, outputs, or docs that a reviewer can verify. ### Frequently asked questions ### What is Plan a feature from issue to PR with Autohand Code? Plan a feature from issue to PR with Autohand Code is a planning workflow that converts a rough ticket into scoped implementation steps, likely files, tests, rollout notes, and review risks before code changes begin. ### When should a team use Plan a feature from issue to PR? Use it when a ticket is directionally right but too broad or ambiguous for implementation. ### What evidence should reviewers check for Plan a feature from issue to PR? A good plan names the files to inspect, the tests to run, and the decisions that still need a human answer.
Reference Plan Mode Explore a change safely before approving implementation. /docs/working-with-autohand-code/plan-mode.html Guide Git Flow Automation Connect issue planning, branch work, review, and release steps. /docs/guides/git-flow-automation.html Reference Todo Lists Track planned agent work as visible, reviewable steps. /docs/agent-sdk/observability/todo-lists.html