executing-plans

Execute implementation plans in batches with review checkpoints.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HughYau/AcademicForge --skill executing-plans-hughyau
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Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/HughYau/AcademicForge/tree/main/skills/superpowers/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HughYau/AcademicForge --skill executing-plans-hughyau

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of executing complex, multi-step implementation plans by breaking them down into manageable batches with built-in review checkpoints, ensuring critical review and preventing errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Batch Execution: Implements tasks from a written plan in sequential batches (defaulting to the first three tasks).
  • Checkpoint Reviews: Pauses execution after each batch to report progress and await feedback before proceeding.
  • Verification: Ensures each task step and verification is completed as specified in the plan.
  • Error Handling: Provides clear stopping conditions for blockers and prompts for clarification rather than guessing.
  • Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other 'superpowers' skills for setting up work environments and finalizing development.

Quick Start

Use the executing-plans skill to load the plan from 'implementation_plan.md' and begin executing the first batch of tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about executing-plans

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

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How do I execute a multi-step implementation plan with mandatory review checkpoints?

Batch execution processes a written implementation plan in sequential increments, defaulting to the first three tasks, and pauses for mandatory review checkpoints between each batch to ensure critical verification before proceeding.

What is the best way to manage complex development workflow tasks without missing step-by-step verification?

Step-by-step task execution with built-in checkpoint reviews breaks complex development workflows into manageable batches, ensuring each verification step specified in the plan is completed before advancing to the next batch.

Can I load an implementation plan from a markdown file for batched task execution?

Yes, batch execution loads tasks directly from 'implementation_plan.md' and begins processing the first batch of tasks sequentially, reading the predefined plan to execute and verify each step as outlined.

How does checkpoint review handle blockers or unclear tasks during plan execution?

Error handling provides clear stopping conditions for blockers during plan execution and prompts for user clarification rather than guessing, ensuring the batched workflow pauses appropriately at review checkpoints.

Does executing a development plan in batches integrate with git-worktrees for environment setup?

Yes, batch plan execution seamlessly integrates with git-worktrees and finishing-a-development-branch skills, providing a complete development lifecycle from environment setup through step-by-step task execution to final branch review.

When should I not use batched execution for implementation plan tasks?

Batched execution is not suited for implementation plans lacking explicit verification criteria or steps, as the mechanism requires predefined tasks and stopping conditions to properly pause for checkpoint reviews and prevent errors.