executing-plans

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

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtbauke/bj-utils --skill executing-plans-gtbauke
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/gtbauke/bj-utils/tree/main/.agent/skills/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtbauke/bj-utils --skill executing-plans-gtbauke

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 the human partner before any work begins. - Task-by-Task Execution: Tracks each task with TodoWrite, follows bite-sized steps exactly, and runs the verifications specified in the plan. - Stop-and-Ask Discipline: Halts immediately on blockers, unclear instructions, or repeated verification failures instead of guessing. - Use Case: You have a detailed implementation plan from a planning session. Hand it to this Skill in a fresh session, and it reviews the plan, executes every task with verification, and hands off to a branch-finishing workflow when done. ## Quick Start Use the executing-plans skill to implement the plan in docs/plans/feature-auth.md and stop if you hit any blockers.

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 agent?▼

Provide the plan file and invoke the executing-plans skill. It reviews the plan critically, raises concerns before starting, then executes each task with TodoWrite tracking and runs the verifications specified in the plan.

What should an AI do when a plan step fails verification?▼

It should stop executing immediately rather than guessing. This skill instructs the agent to halt on blockers, unclear instructions, or repeated verification failures and ask the human partner for clarification.

Can I use executing-plans without subagent support?▼

Yes, this skill is designed for sessions without subagents. However, the documentation notes that subagent-driven development produces higher quality results on platforms like Claude Code or Codex, and recommends that variant when available.

When should plan execution return to the review step?▼

Return to review when the human partner updates the plan based on feedback or when the fundamental approach needs rethinking. The skill explicitly warns against forcing through blockers.

Does executing-plans work on the main branch?▼

No. The skill forbids starting implementation on main or master without explicit user consent, and requires setting up an isolated workspace via the git worktrees skill before beginning.