executing-plans

Executing Plans

Purpose

Execute approved implementation plans in controlled batches with checkpoints, verification, and review gates.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• A written implementation plan already exists
• Work must be executed with periodic review checkpoints
• Risk of regressions requires strict plan adherence and verification

Progress Tracking

Display plan execution progress before each batch:

[████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 20% — Phase 1: Loading & Reviewing Plan
[████████░░░░░░░░░░░░] 40% — Phase 2: Executing Batch N
[████████████░░░░░░░░] 60% — Phase 3: Reporting & Verification
[████████████████░░░░] 80% — Phase 4: Awaiting Feedback
[████████████████████] 100% — Phase 5: Final Verification Complete

For plans with many tasks, adapt the gauge to reflect actual task completion: X/Y tasks done (N%).

Workflow

1. Load and review plan critically
2. Execute first batch of tasks
3. Report results and verification output
4. Pause for feedback and continue in batches
5. Finish branch with final verification

Overview

Load plan, review critically, execute tasks in batches, report for review between batches.

Core principle: Batch execution with checkpoints for architect review.

Announce at start: "I'm using the executing-plans skill to implement this plan."

The Process

Step 1: Load and Review Plan

1. Read plan file
2. Review critically - identify any questions or concerns about the plan
3. If concerns: Raise them with your human partner before starting
4. If no concerns: Create TodoWrite and proceed

Step 2: Execute Batch

Default: First 3 tasks

For each task:

1. Mark as in_progress
2. Follow each step exactly (plan has bite-sized steps)
3. Run verifications as specified
4. Mark as completed

Step 3: Report

When batch complete:

• Show what was implemented
• Show verification output
• Say: "Ready for feedback."

Step 4: Continue

Based on feedback:

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