---
title: "Save Plan — /save-plan"
category: "planning"
tags:
  - planning
  - documentation
version: "1.0"
description: "Save the current in-memory plan to disk mirroring the spec structure."
---

# /save-plan — Save Plan to Disk

Save the current in-memory plan to disk (mirroring spec structure under `docs/plans/`).

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## Syntax

```bash
/save-plan --spec @<original-spec-path>
```

- `--spec @<original-spec-path>` (required): Original spec path to mirror structure

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## Behavior

1) Read the current in-memory plan from Cursor's Plan mode.
2) Determine output path by mirroring the spec's subpath:
   - Spec: `docs/specs/<subpath>/<filename>.md`
   - Plan: `docs/plans/<subpath>/<filename>.md`
3) Ensure parent directories exist; write the plan atomically.
4) Return saved plan path.

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## Prerequisites

- Cursor is in Plan mode with an active plan
- Original spec exists at the provided path

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## Usage

After generating a plan in Plan mode:

```bash
/save-plan --spec @docs/specs/888568-language-content-service-implementation-execute/920755-export-to-excel-backend-frontend-and-filters.md
```

This writes plan to: `docs/plans/888568-language-content-service-implementation-execute/920755-export-to-excel-backend-frontend-and-filters.md`

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## Example

Command:
```bash
/save-plan --spec @docs/specs/924274-jadx-test/924326-dashboard-export-to-excel.md
```

Result:
- Plan saved to `docs/plans/924274-jadx-test/924326-dashboard-export-to-excel.md`

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## Notes

- Only works when a plan exists in memory (Plan mode)
- If plan file already exists, it's overwritten
- Preserves the original plan structure and todos as-is