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name: executing-plans description: Use when partner provides a complete implementation plan to execute in controlled batches with review checkpoints - loads plan, reviews critically, executes tasks in batches, reports for review between batches

Executing Plans

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: Use question tool to raise them:

Copyquestion({
  questions: [
    {
      header: "Concerns",
      question: "Plan review complete. Any concerns before proceeding?",
      options: [
        {
          label: "No concerns (Recommended)",
          description: "Plan looks good, execute batches",
        },
        {
          label: "Has concerns",
          description: "Need clarification before starting",
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
});

1. Read plan and identify:
   • What is the goal?
   • What are the deliverables?
   • What are the risks?
   • Does the approach make sense?
   • Are there missing pieces?

If no concerns: Create TodoWrite and proceed If concerns: Wait for human to decide and resubmit

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

Step 5: Complete Development

After all tasks complete and verified:

• Announce: "I'm using finishing-a-development-branch skill to complete this work."
• REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use skill({ name: "finishing-a-development-branch" })
• Follow that skill to verify tests, present options, execute choice

When to Stop and Ask for Help

STOP executing immediately when:

• Hit a blocker mid-batch (missing dependency, test fails, instruction unclear)
• Plan has critical gaps preventing starting
• You don't understand an instruction
• Verification fails repeatedly

Ask for clarification rather than guessing.

When to Revisit Earlier Steps

Return to Review (Step 1) when:

• Partner updates the plan based on your feedback
• Fundamental approach needs rethinking

Don't force through blockers - stop and ask.

Remember

• Review plan critically first
• Follow plan steps exactly
• Don't skip verifications
• Reference skills when plan says to
• Between batches: just report and wait
• Stop when blocked, don't guess