executing-plans

Execute approved multi-step plans with verification gates and rollback.

31|8|Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/itallstartedwithaidea/agent-skills --skill executing-plans-itallstartedwithaidea
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Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/itallstartedwithaidea/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/software-dev/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/itallstartedwithaidea/agent-skills --skill executing-plans-itallstartedwithaidea

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Executing approved plans reliably prevents wishful thinking by enforcing ordered step execution, verification gates, human checkpoints, and safe rollback when failures occur.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Batch, step-by-step execution: Runs plan steps in order and tracks overall progress through the entire workflow.
  • Verification-first safety: Executes each step, then runs a verification command to confirm success before continuing.
  • Human checkpoints and controlled pause: Pauses at configurable checkpoints (e.g., after N steps or before destructive operations) for human confirmation.
  • Rollback capability: Captures pre-change state before each step and reverts to the last known-good checkpoint or presents options to the human on failure.
  • Use case example: Roll out a multi-file refactor where each change is verified, and if any step fails verification the system can automatically revert and let you retry or modify the failing step.

Quick Start

Use executing-plans to run an approved multi-file change plan while pausing for human review after every few steps and automatically rolling back if verification fails.

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 codebase refactor with verification and rollback?

Multi-step plan execution processes batch updates in order, running verification commands after each step to confirm success before advancing. If verification fails, the system halts and automatically reverts to the last known-good checkpoint or prompts for human-directed resolution.

What is checkpoint-based progress tracking for deployment workflows?

Checkpoint-based progress tracking pauses execution at configurable intervals during plan execution, requiring human confirmation before proceeding. This controlled pause mechanism ensures safe validation gates are met during ordered change workflows like deployments or migrations.

How do I automate rollback when a migration step fails verification?

Automated rollback captures the pre-change state before each step executes. When a verification command fails, the system reverts to the previously captured checkpoint state and presents retry or modification options to the human operator.

Can I use batch processing for ordered change workflows requiring gated validation?

Batch processing executes approved plan steps sequentially with verification gates applied per step. This approach suits codebase refactors, deployments, and migrations where step-specific validation must pass before advancing to the next operation.

What happens when step verification fails during plan execution?

When step verification fails, plan execution halts immediately. The system leverages captured pre-change state to perform automated rollback to the last known-good checkpoint or presents resolution options for human direction before retrying.

When do I need checkpointing for multi-file refactors and migrations?

Checkpointing is needed when executing multi-file refactors or migrations that require gated validation before advancing. It captures pre-change state per step and enforces human oversight at configurable intervals to prevent unchecked destructive operations.