executing-plans

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

Updated Oct 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hugotown/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-hugotown
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/hugotown/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hugotown/dotfiles --skill executing-plans-hugotown

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Turning a written implementation plan into working code often goes wrong when steps are skipped, verifications are ignored, or blockers are guessed through. This Skill enforces a disciplined execution loop so plans are followed exactly and issues surface early. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Plan Review: Loads the plan, identifies questions or concerns, and raises them with the human partner before any work begins. - Task-by-Task Execution: Marks each task in progress, follows bite-sized steps exactly, runs specified verifications, and marks tasks completed. - Stop-and-Ask Guardrails: Halts execution on blockers, unclear instructions, or repeated verification failures instead of guessing. - Use Case: You have a multi-task implementation plan from a prior planning session. Hand it to this Skill in a fresh session and it executes every task in an isolated git worktree, then hands off to a branch-finishing workflow. ## 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 agent?▼

Provide the written plan file and invoke the executing-plans skill. It reviews the plan critically, creates todos for each task, executes steps exactly as written, and runs the specified verifications before marking tasks complete.

What should an implementation plan contain before execution?▼

The plan should have bite-sized tasks with explicit steps and verification commands. The skill reviews the plan first and raises concerns with you before starting, so gaps or ambiguities are caught early.

What happens when a task fails verification during plan execution?▼

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.

Can I run plan execution on the main branch?▼

No. The skill requires an isolated workspace, typically a git worktree, and never starts implementation on main or master without explicit user consent.

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 tasks to subagents for better isolation and review.