gemini-plan
Generate a read-only, phased implementation blueprint for one task, detailing steps, dependencies, and risks using high-effort Gemini reasoning.
Instructions
Produce a read-only, phased implementation blueprint for one task — steps, dependencies, risks — on Gemini's highest reasoning effort. Never edits files and never answers general questions; use gemini-ask for those.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| task | Yes | The architectural task, complex feature, or refactoring goal to plan out. | |
| model | No | Model to plan with. Unlike gemini-ask, this tool pins 'gemini-3.8-flash-high' when you name none. 'gemini-3.1-pro-high' is the usual step up. | |
| effort | No | Reasoning effort level (default: 'high'). Allocates deep thinking tokens for comprehensive plan design. | high |
| addDirs | No | Additional directories to add to workspace context. | |
| context | No | Additional context, constraints, or reference files (supports @file syntax). | |
| includeUsage | No | Include token metrics in the response. |