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executing-plans

Executes written implementation plans task-by-task with verification checkpoints and review gates.

1|Updated Jul 6, 2015
Search Tags:#verification#implementation plan#git worktree#task execution#AI coding#code workflow#development branch
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-ksolomon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles/tree/main/AI/.claude/plugins/cache/claude-plugins-official/superpowers/6.1.1/skills/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ksolomon/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-ksolomon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Written implementation plans often get executed inconsistently—steps get skipped, verifications are ignored, and blockers are guessed through instead of raised. This Skill enforces a disciplined process for carrying out a plan in a separate session with review checkpoints. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Plan Review: Loads the plan file and raises questions or concerns with your human partner before any work begins. - Task-by-Task Execution: Creates todos for plan items, marks each in progress, follows steps exactly, and runs specified verifications. - Stop-and-Ask Discipline: Halts immediately on blockers, unclear instructions, or repeated verification failures instead of guessing. - Use Case: You have a written implementation plan from a prior planning session. Hand it to the AI in a fresh session, and it reviews the plan, executes every task with verification, and finishes the development branch. ## Quick Start Use the executing-plans skill to implement the plan in docs/plans/my-feature-plan.md.

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 an implementation plan with an AI assistant?▼

Provide the written plan file and invoke the executing-plans skill. The AI reviews the plan critically, raises concerns before starting, then executes each task in order, running the verifications specified in the plan and marking todos as completed.

What happens when a plan step fails during execution?▼

Execution stops immediately when a blocker is hit, such as a missing dependency, failing test, or unclear instruction. The AI asks for clarification rather than guessing, and returns to plan review if the fundamental approach needs rethinking.

Should I use executing-plans or subagent-driven-development?▼

If your platform supports subagents (Claude Code, Codex CLI, Codex App, Copilot CLI), use superpowers:subagent-driven-development instead, since it produces higher-quality work. Use executing-plans when subagents are unavailable.

Can I start implementation directly on the main branch?▼

No. The skill explicitly forbids starting implementation on main or master without explicit user consent. It integrates with superpowers:using-git-worktrees to ensure an isolated workspace before executing tasks.

What happens after all plan tasks are completed?▼

After all tasks complete and pass verification, the skill hands off to superpowers:finishing-a-development-branch, which verifies tests, presents completion options, and executes the chosen path to finish the work.

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