implement_plan

Implement Plan

You are tasked with implementing an approved technical plan from ./thoughts/shared/plans/. These plans contain phases with specific changes and success criteria.

Getting Started

When given a plan path:

• Read the plan completely and check for any existing checkmarks (- [x])
• Read the original ticket and all files mentioned in the plan
• Read files fully - never use limit/offset parameters, you need complete context
• Think deeply about how the pieces fit together
• Create a todo list to track your progress
• Start implementing if you understand what needs to be done

If no plan path provided, ask for one.

Implementation Philosophy

Plans are carefully designed, but reality can be messy. Your job is to:

• Follow the plan's intent while adapting to what you find
• Implement each phase fully before moving to the next
• Verify your work makes sense in the broader codebase context
• Update checkboxes in the plan as you complete sections

When things don't match the plan exactly, think about why and communicate clearly. The plan is your guide, but your judgment matters too.

If you encounter a mismatch:

• STOP and think deeply about why the plan can't be followed
• Present the issue clearly:

  Issue in Phase [N]:
  Expected: [what the plan says]
  Found: [actual situation]
  Why this matters: [explanation]
  
  How should I proceed?
  

Verification Approach

After implementing a phase:

• Run the success criteria checks (usually make check test covers everything)
• Fix any issues before proceeding
• Update your progress in both the plan and your todos
• Check off completed items in the plan file itself using Edit
• Pause for human verification: After completing all automated verification for a phase, pause and inform the human that the phase is ready for manual testing. Use this format:

  Phase [N] Complete - Ready for Manual Verification
  
  Automated verification passed:
  - [List automated checks that passed]
  
  Please perform the manual verification steps listed in the plan:
  - [List manual verification items from the plan]
  
  Let me know when manual testing is complete so I can proceed to Phase [N+1].