---
title: Plan straight from a clear request
description: When the request is already clear, skip the spec and get stories and tasks from it.
url: https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/plan-from-intent
updated: 2026-10-06
related:
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/plan-a-spec.md
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/plan-ui-from-design.md
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/audit-plan-drift.md
---

# Plan straight from a clear request

When the request is already clear, skip the spec and get stories and tasks from it.

## Prompt

Claude Code:

```text
/planr:plan Create an implementation plan for a CSV export button on the monthly report page.
```

Codex:

```text
$plan Create an implementation plan for a CSV export button on the monthly report page.
```

With the OpenPlanr plugin for Codex, use $planr:plan.

Cursor:

```text
@planr-plan Create an implementation plan for a CSV export button on the monthly report page.
```

Cursor applies the planr-plan rule when you mention it in chat.

Parts to fill in, shown with their example text:

- The request: a CSV export button on the monthly report page

## Why this works

Plan accepts a specification or a clear product request. Start with Spec when the scope is still vague; when it is already clear, Plan reads the repository and writes the stories and tasks directly.

## Make it stick

[Plan a feature](https://openplanr.dev/docs/guides/plan.md)