---
title: Not sure which skill? Ask the router
description: Describe what you want and let the router pick the skill, say why, and start it.
url: https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/route-a-mixed-request
updated: 2026-10-06
related:
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/find-what-is-blocked.md
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/open-the-dashboard.md
  - https://openplanr.dev/docs/prompts/status-check.md
---

# Not sure which skill? Ask the router

Describe what you want and let the router pick the skill, say why, and start it.

## Prompt

Claude Code:

```text
/openplanr I have a rough feature idea and a release on Friday. Where do I start?
```

If /openplanr runs another command, use /planr:openplanr.

Codex:

```text
$openplanr I have a rough feature idea and a release on Friday. Where do I start?
```

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

Cursor:

```text
@planr-openplanr I have a rough feature idea and a release on Friday. Where do I start?
```

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

Parts to fill in, shown with their example text:

- Your request: I have a rough feature idea and a release on Friday. Where do I start?

## Why this works

The router names the skill that owns your request and why, in one line, then invokes it. When a request spans several steps, it starts with the earliest in the order spec, plan, plan review, ship, land, release, and names the rest.

## Make it stick

[OpenPlanr Router](https://openplanr.dev/docs/skills/openplanr.md)