executing-plans

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

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/farslab/claude-skills --skill executing-plans-farslab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/farslab/claude-skills/tree/main/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/farslab/claude-skills --skill executing-plans-farslab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When you have a written implementation plan but need it carried out in a separate session, it is easy to skip steps, ignore verification, or push through blockers blindly. This Skill enforces a disciplined process: load the plan, review it critically, execute each task exactly as written, and stop to ask when blocked. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Plan Review: Reads the plan first, raises questions or concerns with you before writing any code, and creates trackable todos for each plan item. - Step-by-Step Execution: Marks each task in progress, follows bite-sized steps exactly, runs the specified verifications, and marks tasks complete. - Safe Stop Conditions: Halts immediately on blockers, unclear instructions, or repeated verification failures instead of guessing. - Use Case: You wrote a detailed refactoring plan yesterday. In a fresh session, hand the plan file to the AI and it will set up an isolated git worktree, implement every task in order, run the tests, and finish the development branch. ## Quick Start Use the executing-plans skill to implement the plan in docs/refactor-plan.md, reviewing it critically first and stopping 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 written plan file and invoke the executing-plans skill. It loads the plan, reviews it critically, creates todos for each task, then executes every step exactly as written while running the specified verifications.

What should an implementation plan contain before executing it?▼

The plan should contain bite-sized tasks with explicit steps and verification commands. The skill reviews the plan critically first and raises any questions or gaps with you before starting implementation.

What happens when a task in the plan fails verification?▼

Execution stops immediately when verification fails repeatedly, a dependency is missing, or an instruction is unclear. The skill asks for clarification rather than guessing or forcing through blockers.

Does executing-plans work on the main branch?▼

No. The skill never starts implementation on main or master without explicit consent. It uses a git worktree to create an isolated workspace before executing any plan tasks.

When should I use subagent-driven development instead of executing-plans?▼

If your platform supports subagents (Claude Code, Codex CLI, Copilot CLI, Gemini CLI), the skill recommends using subagent-driven-development instead, since it delegates plan execution more effectively across subagents.