Project Manager — Cowork Plugin
Comprehensive plugin for IT project management in Claude Cowork, covering all phases from initiation to closure.
Project Manager — Cowork Plugin
Plugin for full-cycle IT project management in Claude Cowork. Covers all 32 project management tasks across 6 phases — from initiation to closure. Based on PMBoK 8 + Agile hybrid methodology. Bilingual: English and Russian, auto-detected.
Quick Start
- Install the plugin in Claude Cowork
- Select or create a project folder
- Run
/init-project [project-name] - Authorize MCP connectors when prompted (Jira, Gmail, Calendar)
- Approve scheduled task permissions on first run
The plugin initializes the project folder structure and starts Phase 1 automatically.
What It Does
- Generates 34 types of project documents: charters, plans, budgets, risk registers, protocols, checklists
- Monitors progress and detects schedule and budget deviations automatically
- Coordinates meetings and task assignments via integrations
- Sends email notifications with configurable autonomy levels (auto / CC PM / confirm)
- Runs scheduled checks: daily deviations, weekly status, risk register reviews
- Detects request language automatically — responds in English or Russian
Skills (21)
| # | Skill | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | generate-charter | Project charter from brief and stakeholder answers |
| 2 | generate-risk-register | Risk register (initial + periodic updates) |
| 3 | generate-project-plan | Project plan with WBS, milestones, Gantt |
| 4 | generate-comm-plan | Communication plan based on stakeholder map |
| 5 | generate-meeting-protocol | Meeting protocol from notes |
| 6 | generate-plan-fact-report | Plan vs actual comparison (.xlsx) |
| 7 | generate-closure-report | Project closure report with lessons learned |
| 8 | generate-questionnaire | Client brief or team lessons questionnaire |
| 9 | generate-stakeholder-map | Stakeholder analysis and influence map |
| 10 | generate-estimate | Timeline and budget estimation (.xlsx) |
| 11 | generate-budget | Detailed project budget (.xlsx) |
| 12 | generate-resource-plan | Resource allocation plan |
| 13 | generate-checklist | Launch / tech readiness / handover checklists |
| 14 | generate-comparison-table | Prototype comparison matrix (.xlsx) |
| 15 | generate-change-impact | Scope change impact analysis (.xlsx) |
| 16 | generate-response-plan | Incident response plan |
| 17 | generate-approval-letter | Approval request letter + email |
| 18 | coordinate-meeting | Schedule meeting + agenda + protocol template |
| 19 | monitor-progress | Progress / deviation / sync / actuals reports |
| 20 | coordinate-executors | Task assignment + deadline reminders |
| 21 | send-email | Cross-cutting email service (3 autonomy levels) |
Commands (8)
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/init-project | Initialize new project: folders, state, scheduled tasks, Phase 1 chain |
/status | Current project status and next available steps |
/next-step | Recommend next action based on dependency map |
/sprint-report | Weekly sprint progress report |
/deviation-check | Check for schedule and budget deviations |
/risk-update | Review and update risk register |
/sync-check | Cross-stream synchronization report (Phase 5) |
/remind-executors | Send reminders for overdue tasks |
MCP Integrations
| Server | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Atlassian (Jira) | Task management: create, read, update, search |
| Gmail | Email: search, read, create drafts |
| Google Calendar | Events: create, read, search |
All integrations are optional — the plugin works without them by generating file-based artifacts with manual instructions.
Project Structure
The plugin creates and manages this folder structure:
{project-name}/
├── CLAUDE.md # Agent instructions (auto-generated)
├── project-state.md # Artifact status registry
├── 01-initiation/ # Phase 1 artifacts
├── 02-planning/ # Phase 2 artifacts
├── 03-execution/ # Phases 3-5 artifacts
├── 04-closure/ # Phase 6 artifacts
├── meetings/ # Agendas and protocols
├── reports/ # Scheduled and periodic reports
├── input/ # User-provided data (read-only)
├── logs/log.md # Agent action log
└── archive/ # Created at project closure
Scheduled Tasks
| Task | Schedule | Phases | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
weekly-status | Mon 9:00 | 3–5 | Weekly progress report |
daily-deviation | Mon–Fri 9:00 | 3–5 | Schedule/budget deviation check |
risk-update | Mon 9:00 (per sprint) | 2–5 | Risk register review |
sync-streams | Mon 9:00 | 5 | Cross-stream sync report |
executor-reminders | Mon–Fri 10:00 | 3–5 | Overdue task reminders |
All scheduled tasks are also available as slash commands for manual execution.
References
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
orchestration-map.md | Skill dependency map across 6 phases |
agent-rules.md | Autonomy modes (A/B/C) and boundaries |
email-autonomy-rules.md | Email sending levels (1: auto, 2: CC PM, 3: confirm) |
project-structure.md | Managed project folder template |
Customization
This plugin uses ~~placeholder syntax for external tools. See CONNECTORS.md for details on replacing default integrations (e.g., Linear instead of Jira, Outlook instead of Gmail).
License
MIT
Keywords: Claude Cowork plugin, AI project manager, IT project management automation, PMBoK 8 AI agent, project charter generator, risk register automation, agile project documentation, automated project reporting, project management AI tool, Claude AI agent