executing-plans

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

Updated Jul 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-derrik-fleming
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles/tree/main/private_dot_agents/skills/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derrik-fleming/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-derrik-fleming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Written implementation plans often sit unused or get executed inconsistently, with steps skipped, verifications ignored, and blockers silently worked around. This Skill enforces a disciplined process for loading a plan, reviewing it critically, executing every task in order, and stopping to ask for help instead of guessing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Plan Review: Reads the plan file first and raises questions or concerns with you before any code is written. - Task-by-Task Execution: Tracks each task with a todo list, follows bite-sized steps exactly, and runs the verifications specified in the plan. - Stop-on-Blocker Discipline: Halts immediately on missing dependencies, failing tests, or unclear instructions rather than improvising. - Use Case: You have a detailed implementation plan from a prior planning session. Hand it to this Skill in a fresh session and it executes every task, runs the specified checks, and hands off to a branch-finishing workflow when done. ## Quick Start Use the executing-plans skill to implement the plan in docs/plans/my-feature-plan.md and stop if anything is unclear.

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 plan file path and invoke the executing-plans skill. It reads the plan, reviews it critically, raises any concerns before starting, then executes each task in order while running the verifications the plan specifies.

What happens if a plan step fails or is unclear during execution?▼

Execution stops immediately when a blocker appears, such as a missing dependency, a failing test, or an ambiguous instruction. The skill asks for clarification rather than guessing or forcing through the problem.

Does executing-plans work without subagent support?▼

Yes, it is designed for sessions without subagents, but the documentation notes that platforms with subagent support such as Claude Code or Codex produce higher quality results using subagent-driven-development instead.

Can the skill start implementation directly on the main branch?▼

No. The skill explicitly forbids starting implementation on main or master without explicit user consent, and it integrates with a git worktree workflow to ensure an isolated workspace.

What happens after all plan tasks are completed?▼

After every task is verified, the skill hands off to the finishing-a-development-branch workflow, which verifies tests, presents completion options, and executes the chosen action.