executing-plans

Executing Plans

Purpose

Execute plans in controlled batches with verification gates.

"I'm using the Executing Plans skill to implement this plan."

The Process

Load Plan → Review → Execute Batch → Report → Feedback → Next Batch

Step 1: Load & Review

1. Read the plan file
2. Review critically - identify concerns
3. If concerns → Raise with user before starting
4. Create TodoWrite for all tasks

Step 2: Execute Batch

Default batch size: 3 tasks

For each task:

1. Mark as in_progress
2. Follow each step exactly
3. Run verifications as specified
4. Mark as completed

Step 3: Report

After each batch:

## Batch Complete

**Implemented:**
- Task 1: [summary]
- Task 2: [summary]
- Task 3: [summary]

**Verification:**
\`\`\`
[test output]
\`\`\`

Ready for feedback.

Step 4: Continue

Based on feedback:

• Apply changes if needed
• Execute next batch
• Repeat until complete

When to STOP

🛑 Stop immediately when:

• Hit a blocker (missing dependency, unclear instruction)
• Test fails unexpectedly
• Plan has gaps preventing progress
• You don't understand something

Ask for clarification. Don't guess.

Verification Rules

Before marking ANY task complete:

1. Run the verification command
2. Read the FULL output
3. Confirm it matches expectations
4. Only THEN mark complete

No "should work" or "looks good" - actual verification output.

Batch Reporting Format

### Batch N Complete

| Task | Status | Verification |
|------|--------|--------------|
| Task X | ✅ | 12/12 tests pass |
| Task Y | ✅ | Build successful |
| Task Z | ⚠️ | Needs review |

**Next batch:** Tasks A, B, C

Continue?

Completion

After all tasks:

1. Run full test suite
2. Verify all requirements met
3. Report final status
4. Hand off to finishing-branch skill if applicable