Agent skill · operations · anthropics
capacity-plan
Plan resource capacity — workload analysis and utilization forecasting. Use when heading into quarterly planning, the team feels overallocated and you need the numbers, deciding whether to hire or deprioritize, or stress-testing whether upcoming projects fit the people you have.
Why this skill is useful
Provides domain-specific knowledge on resource allocation and utilization forecasting that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 23,345 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
/capacity-plan If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md. Analyze team capacity and plan resource allocation. Usage What I Need From You Team size and roles: Who do you have? Current workload: What are they working on? (Upload from project tracker or describe) Upcoming work: What's coming next quarter? Constraints: Budget, hiring timeline, skill requirements Planning Dimensions People Available headcount and skills Current allocation and utilization Planned hires and timeline Contractor and vendor capacity Budget Operating budget by category Project-specific budgets Variance tracking Forecast vs. actual Time Project timelines and dependencies Critical path analysis Buffer and contingency planning Deadline management Utilization Targets Role Type Target Utilization Notes ----------- ------------------- ------- IC / Specialist 75-80% Leave room for reactive work and growth Manager 60-70% Management overhead, meetings, 1:1s On-call / Support 50-60% Interrupt-driven work is unpredictable Common Pitfalls Planning to 100% utilization (no buffer for surprises) Ignoring meeting load and context-switching costs Not accounting for vacation, holidays, and sick time Treating all hours as equal (creative work ≠ admin work) Output If Connectors Available If ~~project tracker is connected: Pull current workload and ticket assignments automatically Show upcoming sprint or quarter commitments per person If ~~calendar is connected: Factor in PTO, holidays, and recurring meeting load Calculate actual available hours per person Tips 1. Include all work — BAU, projects, support, meetings. People aren't 100% available for project work. 2. Plan for buffer — Target 80% utilization. 100% means no room for surprises. 3. Update regularly — Capacity plans go stale fast. Review monthly.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills anthropics/capacity-plan