executing-plans

Execute checkbox-based implementation plans with review checkpoints and verification gates.

2|Updated Jun 1, 2017
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-carlos-algms
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles/tree/main/AI-configs/skills/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carlos-algms/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-carlos-algms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It turns a written, checkbox-based implementation plan into a controlled execution workflow with review checkpoints, verification gates, and safe branch handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Branch safety and isolation: Enforces a gate before running on main/master, recommending feature branches or isolated worktrees.
  • Live plan tracking: Requires per-step checkbox updates immediately after verification, preventing “done” status drift.
  • Structured review loop: Runs spec-compliance and code-quality reviewers in the correct order, retrying up to a defined budget before escalating.
  • Commit policy enforcement: Reads the plan’s commit policy and follows it (including “no commits”) without guessing.
  • Use case: Implement a multi-step feature from a plan file where you need verification and two independent review perspectives for each task.

Quick Start

Use the executing-plans skill to execute the tasks described in your plan file by providing the absolute plan path as plan_path in your next request.

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 with checkpoints and branch safety?▼

To execute an implementation plan with checkpoints and branch safety, provide the absolute plan path, and the workflow enforces verification gates, per-step checkbox tracking, and feature branch isolation before running tasks.

What is the best way to track implementation plan progress with checkboxes and commit policies?▼

Tracking implementation plan progress with checkboxes and commit policies requires per-step checkbox updates immediately after task verification, ensuring no status drift and strict adherence to the plan's defined commit policy.

How does spec compliance review work during plan execution?▼

Spec compliance review during plan execution works by running structured reviewers in a specific order, retrying reviews up to a defined budget before escalating, ensuring both spec compliance and code quality are verified.

Can I run plan execution directly on the main branch?▼

You cannot run plan execution directly on the main branch without hitting a safety gate; the workflow enforces branch safety by recommending feature branches or isolated worktrees before executing any implementation steps.

Does executing a multi-step feature plan require a specific commit policy?▼

Executing a multi-step feature plan reads and follows the specific commit policy defined in your plan file, including strict no-commit policies, without guessing, to ensure branch safety and structured review compliance.

Why does my implementation plan execution fail before starting tasks?▼

Implementation plan execution fails before starting tasks if plan_path validation or branch safety checks fail, preventing accidental commits to main or executing steps without proper feature branch isolation and verification gates.