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Generate Project Plan: Hooks Implementation

System Prompt​

⚠️ EXECUTION DIRECTIVE: When the user invokes this command, you MUST:

  1. IMMEDIATELY execute - no questions, no explanations first
  2. ALWAYS show full output from script/tool execution
  3. ALWAYS provide summary after execution completes

DO NOT:

  • Say "I don't need to take action" - you ALWAYS execute when invoked
  • Ask for confirmation unless requires_confirmation: true in frontmatter
  • Skip execution even if it seems redundant - run it anyway

The user invoking the command IS the confirmation.

Usage​

/generate-project-plan-hooks <name>

Generate hooks implementation plan for: $ARGUMENTS

This command orchestrates comprehensive hooks implementation planning, creating production-ready project plans with detailed task breakdowns, resource estimates, risk assessments, and quality gates. It synthesizes findings from /analyze-hooks and /web-search-hooks into an executable implementation roadmap.

Arguments​

$ARGUMENTS - Plan Scope (optional)​

Specify planning scope:

  • Full plan: "Generate complete hooks implementation plan" or no arguments
  • Specific phase: "Plan Phase 1 quick wins only"
  • Update existing: "Update hooks plan with new findings"
  • Risk-focused: "Generate plan with focus on risk mitigation"

Default Behavior​

If no arguments:

  • Synthesizes /analyze-hooks and /web-search-hooks findings
  • Creates 4-phase implementation roadmap
  • Includes task breakdowns, estimates, and quality gates
  • Generates PROJECT-PLAN.md format output

Steps to follow:​

Step 1: Synthesize Hooks Analysis & Research​

Combine findings from CODITECT analysis and web research.

Action: Consolidate all hooks research into unified strategic view.

Use orchestrator subagent to coordinate:
1. Read /analyze-hooks findings (CODITECT readiness assessment)
2. Read /web-search-hooks findings (community standards & best practices)
3. Extract priority hooks (high-impact candidates for Phase 1)
4. Identify gaps between current state and industry standards
5. Document all assumptions and constraints

Synthesis Tasks:

  • ✅ Map identified hooks from analysis against web research standards
  • ✅ Validate feasibility of planned hooks against real-world implementations
  • ✅ Cross-check security approach against community best practices
  • ✅ Identify quick wins vs. complex implementations
  • ✅ Create priority matrix (impact × complexity)

Success Criteria:

  • All analysis and research findings consolidated
  • Priority hooks clearly identified and ranked
  • Feasibility confirmed against real-world examples
  • Constraints and dependencies documented
  • Go/no-go criteria established

Step 2: Create Detailed Implementation Phases​

Break down hooks implementation into phases with clear objectives.

Action: Design phased implementation roadmap.

Use software-design-document-specialist subagent to:
1. Design Phase 1: Foundation & Quick Wins (2 weeks)
   - Component validation hook (PreToolUse, Write)
   - Prompt enhancement hook (UserPromptSubmit)
   - Documentation synchronization (PostToolUse)
2. Design Phase 2: Quality & Automation (2 weeks)
   - Git pre-commit checks (PreToolUse, Bash)
   - Standards compliance validation (PreToolUse, Edit)
   - Quality gate enforcement (PostToolUse)
3. Design Phase 3: Advanced Features (2 weeks)
   - Multi-tool orchestration hooks
   - Performance optimization hooks
   - Custom event handlers
4. Design Phase 4: Production Hardening (1 week)
   - Monitoring and observability
   - Error handling and recovery
   - Performance tuning

Phase Design Criteria:

  • ✅ Each phase delivers measurable value
  • ✅ Dependencies between phases clearly documented
  • ✅ Skills and resource requirements specified
  • ✅ Success criteria and acceptance tests defined
  • ✅ Risk mitigation strategies included
  • ✅ Rollback procedures documented

Success Criteria:

  • 4 implementation phases clearly defined
  • Phase objectives and deliverables specified
  • Dependencies and sequence validated
  • Risks identified per phase
  • Resource requirements estimated

Step 3: Create Detailed Task Breakdown​

Design comprehensive task lists for each phase.

Action: Break phases into specific, actionable tasks.

Use codebase-pattern-finder subagent to:
1. Extract implementation patterns from web research
2. Create task checklist from best practices
3. Identify testing requirements per task
4. Define code review criteria
5. Create acceptance criteria templates

For each phase, create:
- Setup tasks (environment, dependencies)
- Implementation tasks (code, configuration)
- Testing tasks (unit, integration, end-to-end)
- Documentation tasks (README, guides, examples)
- Deployment tasks (staging, production)
- Verification tasks (success metrics)

Task Breakdown Structure:

  • ✅ Phase level (2-3 tasks)
    • Week level (3-5 tasks)
      • Day level (5-10 tasks) with checkboxes
        • Subtasks (acceptance criteria)

Success Criteria:

  • 100+ specific, actionable tasks identified
  • Each task has clear acceptance criteria
  • Effort estimates provided (hours)
  • Skill requirements specified
  • Dependencies documented

Step 4: Create Resource & Skill Requirements​

Define team composition and skill requirements.

Action: Document resource plan for implementation.

Use orchestrator subagent to:
1. Estimate full-time equivalent (FTE) requirements
2. Identify skill requirements:
   - DevOps engineer (hooks, bash, shell scripting)
   - Backend engineer (Python, system design)
   - QA engineer (testing, validation)
   - Security specialist (penetration testing, audit)
3. Create knowledge transfer plan
4. Identify training requirements
5. Define escalation procedures

Resource Planning:

  • ✅ Team composition (roles and counts)
  • ✅ Skill matrix (required skills per person)
  • ✅ Training and onboarding plan
  • ✅ Knowledge transfer approach
  • ✅ On-call rotation during production hardening
  • ✅ Budget estimates (salary, tools, infrastructure)

Success Criteria:

  • Team composition defined (3-4 engineers)
  • Skill requirements mapped to roles
  • Training plan created
  • Budget estimate completed
  • Timeline aligned with resource availability

Step 5: Risk Assessment & Mitigation​

Identify and plan for implementation risks.

Action: Create comprehensive risk management strategy.

Use security-specialist subagent to:
1. Identify technical risks (implementation, performance)
2. Identify operational risks (deployment, monitoring)
3. Identify security risks (attacks, exploitation)
4. Identify business risks (user adoption, adoption barriers)
5. Create mitigation strategy for each risk
6. Define contingency plans

Risk Categories:

  • ✅ Technical Risks
    • Hook execution timeout/performance impact
    • Hook conflicts/interactions
    • Compatibility with future Claude Code versions
    • Testing challenges (async execution)
    • Difficulty debugging hook issues
  • ✅ Operational Risks
    • Incomplete monitoring coverage
    • Difficulty troubleshooting issues in production
    • Unplanned incidents during rollout
    • Configuration management complexity
  • ✅ Security Risks
    • Hooks executing unvalidated user input
    • Privilege escalation via hooks
    • Secrets leakage through hooks
    • Audit trail gaps
  • ✅ Business Risks
    • User adoption challenges
    • Documentation gaps
    • Training gaps
    • Resistance to automation

Success Criteria:

  • 15+ risks identified and analyzed
  • Mitigation strategy for each risk
  • Contingency plans created
  • Risk review meetings scheduled
  • Escalation procedures defined

Step 6: Create Monitoring & Success Metrics​

Define how to measure implementation success.

Action: Design comprehensive success metrics framework.

Use monitoring-specialist subagent to:
1. Define operational metrics (hook execution, failures)
2. Define quality metrics (compliance, standards adherence)
3. Define user adoption metrics
4. Define business impact metrics
5. Create monitoring dashboard specification
6. Define alerting rules and thresholds

Success Metrics by Category:

Operational Metrics:

  • ✅ Hook execution rate (% of triggers executed)
  • ✅ Hook success rate (% of executions successful)
  • ✅ Hook latency (p50, p95, p99 milliseconds)
  • ✅ Hook failure rate (errors per 1000 executions)
  • ✅ Hook timeout rate (% executions exceeding 30s)
  • ✅ System impact (memory, CPU usage)

Quality Metrics:

  • ✅ Standards compliance (% passing validation)
  • ✅ Code review findings (before/after)
  • ✅ Documentation completeness
  • ✅ Test coverage (unit, integration, e2e)
  • ✅ Security findings (vulnerabilities found/fixed)

User Adoption Metrics:

  • ✅ Hooks enabled (% of users)
  • ✅ Custom hooks created (# per user segment)
  • ✅ Hook configuration errors (support tickets)
  • ✅ User satisfaction (NPS for hook features)

Business Impact Metrics:

  • ✅ Development velocity improvement (% faster)
  • ✅ Error reduction (% fewer production issues)
  • ✅ Token savings (% from automation)
  • ✅ Developer satisfaction (survey score)
  • ✅ Support ticket reduction (% decrease)

Success Criteria:

  • 25+ metrics defined with targets
  • Monitoring dashboard design completed
  • Alerting thresholds established
  • Review cadence defined (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Success criteria for project completion

Step 7: Create Comprehensive Project Plan Document​

Synthesize all planning into production-ready document.

Action: Create HOOKS-IMPLEMENTATION-PROJECT-PLAN.md

Document structure:
1. Executive Summary (1 page)
   - What: Hooks implementation roadmap
   - Why: Strategic importance and benefits
   - How: Phased approach
   - When: Timeline and milestones
   - Who: Required team

2. Current State Analysis (3 pages)
   - CODITECT readiness (from /analyze-hooks)
   - Industry standards (from /web-search-hooks)
   - Gap analysis
   - Constraints and dependencies

3. Planned State & Vision (3 pages)
   - Target state architecture
   - Hook categories and scope
   - Expected benefits and outcomes
   - Success criteria

4. Implementation Roadmap (5 pages)
   - Phase breakdown (4 phases, 7 weeks)
   - Week-by-week timeline
   - Milestone definitions
   - Dependency diagram

5. Detailed Phase Plans (15 pages)
   - Phase 1: Setup & Quick Wins (2 weeks, 10+ tasks)
   - Phase 2: Quality & Automation (2 weeks, 15+ tasks)
   - Phase 3: Advanced Features (2 weeks, 12+ tasks)
   - Phase 4: Hardening (1 week, 8+ tasks)
   - Post-launch: Monitoring (ongoing)

6. Resource & Budget (3 pages)
   - Team composition (3-4 engineers)
   - Skill requirements matrix
   - Timeline and FTE estimates
   - Budget breakdown ($50K-$100K estimate)

7. Risk Management (4 pages)
   - Risk register (15+ risks)
   - Mitigation strategies
   - Contingency plans
   - Issue escalation procedures

8. Quality & Testing Strategy (3 pages)
   - Testing approach (unit, integration, e2e)
   - Acceptance criteria
   - Code review process
   - Performance benchmarks

9. Monitoring & Success Metrics (3 pages)
   - KPI definitions (25+ metrics)
   - Monitoring dashboard design
   - Alerting strategy
   - Review cadence

10. Next Steps & Decision Points (2 pages)
    - Immediate actions (this week)
    - Go/no-go decision criteria
    - Approval gates
    - Follow-up actions per phase

Total: 40-50 page comprehensive plan

Success Criteria:

  • Comprehensive project plan completed
  • All phases detailed with tasks
  • Resource requirements clear
  • Risks identified and mitigated
  • Success metrics defined
  • Ready for stakeholder approval

Step 8: Create Detailed Task Lists​

Generate checkbox-based task tracking documents.

Action: Create HOOKS-TASKLIST.md for implementation tracking.

Format (CODITECT standard):
## Phase 1: Setup & Quick Wins (2 weeks, 10 tasks)

### Week 1: Setup & Component Validation Hook
- [ ] Task 1.1: Environment setup (4h)
  - [ ] Subtask: Create hooks/ directory structure
  - [ ] Subtask: Setup test framework
- [ ] Task 1.2: Component validation hook dev (8h)
  - [ ] Subtask: Design hook schema
  - [ ] Subtask: Implement validation logic
- [ ] Task 1.3: Hook testing (4h)
- [ ] Task 1.4: Documentation (2h)

### Week 2: Prompt Enhancement & Sync Hooks
- [ ] Task 2.1: Prompt enhancement hook (6h)
- [ ] Task 2.2: Documentation sync hook (6h)
- [ ] Task 2.3: Integration testing (4h)
- [ ] Task 2.4: Deployment to staging (2h)

## Phase 2: Quality & Automation (2 weeks, 15+ tasks)
...

Success Criteria:

  • 50+ total tasks across all phases
  • Clear effort estimates (hours)
  • Dependencies documented
  • Acceptance criteria specified
  • Ready for project tracking

Output Deliverables​

This command produces:

  1. HOOKS-IMPLEMENTATION-PROJECT-PLAN.md (40-50 pages)

    • Executive summary and vision
    • Current/planned state analysis
    • 4-phase implementation roadmap
    • Detailed phase plans with tasks
    • Resource and budget estimates
    • Risk management strategy
    • Quality and testing approach
    • Success metrics and monitoring
    • Next steps and decision criteria

  2. HOOKS-TASKLIST.md (checkbox format)

    • 50+ actionable tasks
    • Organized by phase and week
    • Effort estimates per task
    • Dependencies documented
    • Acceptance criteria

  3. HOOKS-RESOURCE-PLAN.md (team composition)

    • Required roles and skills
    • FTE estimates by phase
    • Training and onboarding plan
    • Budget breakdown
    • Cost-benefit analysis

  4. HOOKS-RISK-REGISTER.md (risk management)

    • 15+ identified risks
    • Mitigation strategies
    • Contingency plans
    • Risk review schedule

  5. HOOKS-MONITORING-PLAN.md (success metrics)

    • 25+ KPI definitions
    • Monitoring dashboard design
    • Alert thresholds and rules
    • Review cadence and responsibilities

  6. HOOKS-DECISION-DOCUMENT.md (executive)

    • Go/no-go criteria
    • Approval gates
    • Budget and timeline
    • Key assumptions
    • Next immediate actions

Integration with Other Commands​

This command depends on:

  • /analyze-hooks - Provides CODITECT readiness assessment
  • /web-search-hooks - Provides industry standards and best practices

This command enables:

  • Implementation execution - Teams use TASKLIST.md and PROJECT-PLAN.md for execution
  • Stakeholder approval - Executives review DECISION-DOCUMENT.md and PROJECT-PLAN summary
  • Budget approval - Finance reviews RESOURCE-PLAN.md for cost estimates
  • Team onboarding - New team members read PROJECT-PLAN.md for context

Important Notes​

  • Comprehensive Planning: Don't skip steps - thorough planning prevents implementation disasters
  • Realistic Estimates: Use historical data and community benchmarks, not optimistic assumptions
  • Risk Awareness: Identify risks early and plan mitigations - surprises in production are expensive
  • Phased Approach: Deliver value early (Phase 1 quick wins) rather than all-or-nothing
  • Success Metrics: Define these upfront so you know when you're done
  • Team First: Ensure team has skills, training, and support needed
  • Documentation: Over-document early phase (foundation) so later phases build on solid ground

Success Criteria for Project Plan​

  • ✅ Executive summary compelling and clear
  • ✅ 4 implementation phases with clear boundaries
  • ✅ 50+ detailed, actionable tasks
  • ✅ Resource requirements specified and budgeted
  • ✅ 15+ risks identified with mitigation
  • ✅ 25+ success metrics with targets
  • ✅ Realistic effort estimates (7 weeks)
  • ✅ Go/no-go decision criteria established
  • ✅ Ready for stakeholder approval
  • ✅ Execution team confident they can execute

Next Steps After This Command​

  1. Stakeholder Review: Present DECISION-DOCUMENT.md and PROJECT-PLAN summary to leadership
  2. Approval Gate: Secure budget, resource, and timeline approval
  3. Kick-off Meeting: Team reviews full PROJECT-PLAN.md
  4. Execution: Teams begin Phase 1 using TASKLIST.md
  5. Monitoring: Weekly reviews of progress and metrics
  6. Delivery: Execute phases in sequence with quality gates between phases

Action Policy​

<default_behavior> This command analyzes and recommends without making changes. Provides:

  • Detailed analysis of current state
  • Specific recommendations with justification
  • Prioritized action items
  • Risk assessment

User decides which recommendations to implement. </default_behavior>

After analysis, provide: - Analysis completeness (all aspects covered) - Recommendation confidence levels - Specific examples from codebase - Clear next steps for user

Success Output​

When hooks project plan generation completes:

✅ COMMAND COMPLETE: /generate-project-plan-hooks
Phases: 4
Duration: 7 weeks
Tasks: N (50+ detailed)
Risks: N identified
Metrics: N defined (25+)
Documents: 6 created

Completion Checklist​

Before marking complete:

  • Analysis synthesized
  • 4 phases designed
  • Tasks broken down (50+)
  • Resources planned
  • Risks assessed
  • Metrics defined

Failure Indicators​

This command has FAILED if:

  • ❌ /analyze-hooks not run first
  • ❌ /web-search-hooks not run first
  • ❌ Plans not created
  • ❌ Risks not identified

When NOT to Use​

Do NOT use when:

  • No prior hooks analysis
  • Simple hook implementation
  • Non-hooks project planning

Anti-Patterns (Avoid)​

Anti-PatternProblemSolution
Skip analysisUninformed planRun /analyze-hooks first
No metricsCan't measure successDefine 25+ KPIs
Optimistic estimatesMissed deadlinesUse realistic benchmarks

Principles​

This command embodies:

  • #3 Complete Execution - Full planning workflow
  • #7 First Principles - Research-based planning
  • #9 Based on Facts - Data-driven estimates

Full Standard: CODITECT-STANDARD-AUTOMATION.md