diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering/.claude-plugin/plugin.json b/plugins/compound-engineering/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
index 6227789..a6a4b83 100644
--- a/plugins/compound-engineering/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
+++ b/plugins/compound-engineering/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "compound-engineering",
-  "version": "2.9.2",
+  "version": "2.9.3",
   "description": "AI-powered development tools. 24 agents, 19 commands, 11 skills, 2 MCP servers for code review, research, design, and workflow automation.",
   "author": {
     "name": "Kieran Klaassen",
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering/CHANGELOG.md b/plugins/compound-engineering/CHANGELOG.md
index d9fc0b4..2552636 100644
--- a/plugins/compound-engineering/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/plugins/compound-engineering/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,12 @@ All notable changes to the compound-engineering plugin will be documented in thi
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [2.9.3] - 2025-12-05
+
+### Changed
+
+- **`/plan` command** - Added "Open plan in editor" as the first option in post-generation menu. This opens the plan file in the user's default editor for review before deciding on next steps.
+
 ## [2.9.2] - 2025-12-04
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/plan.md b/plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/plan.md
index fa2a1f7..c8a2176 100644
--- a/plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/plan.md
+++ b/plugins/compound-engineering/commands/workflows/plan.md
@@ -376,13 +376,15 @@ After writing the plan file, use the **AskUserQuestion tool** to present these o
 **Question:** "Plan ready at `plans/<issue_title>.md`. What would you like to do next?"
 
 **Options:**
-1. **Run `/plan_review`** - Get feedback from reviewers (DHH, Kieran, Simplicity)
-2. **Start `/work`** - Begin implementing this plan locally
-3. **Start `/work` on remote** - Begin implementing in Claude Code on the web (use `&` to run in background)
-4. **Create Issue** - Create issue in project tracker (GitHub/Linear)
-5. **Simplify** - Reduce detail level
+1. **Open plan in editor** - Open the plan file for review
+2. **Run `/plan_review`** - Get feedback from reviewers (DHH, Kieran, Simplicity)
+3. **Start `/work`** - Begin implementing this plan locally
+4. **Start `/work` on remote** - Begin implementing in Claude Code on the web (use `&` to run in background)
+5. **Create Issue** - Create issue in project tracker (GitHub/Linear)
+6. **Simplify** - Reduce detail level
 
 Based on selection:
+- **Open plan in editor** → Run `open plans/<issue_title>.md` to open the file in the user's default editor
 - **`/plan_review`** → Call the /plan_review command with the plan file path
 - **`/work`** → Call the /work command with the plan file path
 - **`/work` on remote** → Run `/work plans/<issue_title>.md &` to start work in background for Claude Code web