executing-plans

Execute implementation plans in controlled batches with review checkpoints.

70|6|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers --skill executing-plans-earchibald
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers/tree/main/.agents/skills/execute-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/earchibald/vsc-superpowers --skill executing-plans-earchibald

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams load a written implementation plan, review it for concerns, and execute tasks in controlled batches with review checkpoints and reporting between batches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Batch execution with a defined start batch and per-task verifications
  • Plan review workflow: read, question, and create a TodoWrite before starting
  • Progress reporting between batches with completion announcements and escalation to human partner when blocked

Quick Start

Provide a plan file and start executing the plan to begin batched execution with checkpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about executing-plans

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I execute an implementation plan in controlled batches with verification checkpoints?

To execute an implementation plan in controlled batches, you load a written plan file, review it for concerns, create a TodoWrite list, and then run tasks in defined batches with per-task verifications and progress reporting between each batch.

What is batched plan execution with review checkpoints in agile engineering workflows?

Batched plan execution with review checkpoints is an engineering workflow that breaks a written implementation plan into controlled start batches, requiring per-task verification and human partner escalation when blocked before proceeding to the next batch.

How do I start executing a plan file using a batch execution workflow?

You start batch execution by providing a written plan file. The workflow reads the plan, questions potential concerns, generates a TodoWrite task list, and begins executing the defined start batch with per-task verifications and progress reporting.

Can I escalate issues to a human partner when blocked during batched plan execution?

Yes, you can escalate issues to a human partner when blocked. The batched execution workflow includes progress reporting between batches and automatically escalates to a human partner when it encounters a blocker it cannot resolve.

Does batched plan execution work with writing plans and finishing development branches?

Yes, batched plan execution integrates with related skills such as writing-plans to load the initial implementation strategy and finishing-a-development-branch to complete the workflow after all batches are verified and executed.

What are the limitations of executing an implementation plan in batched steps?

The batched execution approach requires a pre-written implementation plan file to function and depends on manual review checkpoints between batches, meaning it cannot generate plans autonomously or bypass the staged verification process.