implement-plan

Execute approved markdown implementation plans with per-task verification and commit tracking.

9|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paultyng/skill-issue --skill implement-plan-paultyng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: implement-plan
Source: https://github.com/paultyng/skill-issue/tree/main/skills/implement-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paultyng/skill-issue --skill implement-plan-paultyng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually executing implementation plans often leads to skipped validation steps, inconsistent commits, scope creep, and missed progress tracking, causing rework and delays for plan-driven development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-flight plan review gate: Automatically validates approved plans for completeness and executability before any coding begins, catching issues early.
  • Structured per-task workflow: Enforces a consistent loop of implementation, verification, code review, triage, commit, and progress tracking for every task in the plan.
  • Branch and workflow automation: Handles branch setup, resume support for interrupted work, legacy plan migration warnings, and end-of-plan cross-cutting review.
  • Use Case: For example, when you have an approved 8-task authentication rewrite plan saved in .plans/, this skill automates the entire execution from branch creation to final review, ensuring no steps are skipped and all changes are properly validated.

Quick Start

Use the implement-plan skill to execute the approved implementation plan in your project's .plans/ directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about implement-plan

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

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How do I automate execution of an approved implementation plan?

Automating execution of an approved implementation plan requires a structured workflow tool that processes markdown plans sequentially. The implement-plan skill handles this by enforcing per-task implementation, verification, code review, and commit tracking without manual overhead.

How do I enforce scope discipline during plan-driven development?

Enforcing scope discipline during plan-driven development relies on pre-implementation validation and sequential task processing. A structured execution tool automatically validates plan completeness and enforces guardrails to prevent scope creep before any coding begins.

What is the best way to track progress and commits for a multi-task software engineering plan?

Tracking progress and commits for a multi-task software engineering plan is best handled by a per-task workflow loop. This approach enforces consistent implementation, verification, code review, triage, and commit tracking for every individual task in the plan.

Can I resume an interrupted implementation plan execution from a specific task?

Resuming an interrupted implementation plan execution is supported through built-in resume support and branch automation. The workflow handles branch setup and allows you to continue sequential task processing where the previous work left off.

Does automated plan execution support branch management and code review workflows?

Automated plan execution supports branch management and code review workflows by integrating them into the structured per-task loop. It automatically handles branch setup and enforces code review triage before committing changes for each task.

Why do I need a pre-flight review gate before executing an implementation plan?

A pre-flight review gate is needed before executing an implementation plan to validate approved plans for completeness and executability. This catches issues early, ensuring reproducible plan execution and preventing skipped validation steps or inconsistent commits.