executing-plans

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

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpmf/SDD_Base --skill executing-plans-mpmf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: executing-plans
Source: https://github.com/mpmf/SDD_Base/tree/main/.opencode/skills/superpowers/executing-plans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpmf/SDD_Base --skill executing-plans-mpmf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Written implementation plans often get executed inconsistently, with steps skipped, verifications ignored, or blockers silently worked around. This Skill enforces a disciplined process: review the plan critically, execute each task exactly as written, run all verifications, and stop to ask when blocked. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Plan Review: Loads the plan file and raises questions or concerns with the human partner before any implementation begins. - Structured Task Execution: Tracks each task with TodoWrite, marks items in_progress and completed, and runs the verifications specified in the plan. - Stop-and-Ask Guardrails: Halts execution 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 will execute every task in order, verify each step, and finish the development branch 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 written plan file and invoke the executing-plans skill. It reviews the plan critically, raises concerns before starting, then executes each task in order with TodoWrite tracking and runs all specified verifications.

What should an implementation plan contain before execution?▼

The plan should contain bite-sized tasks with exact steps and verification commands for each task. Plans created with the superpowers:writing-plans skill are designed to be executed directly by this skill.

What happens when plan execution hits a blocker?▼

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

Does executing-plans work without subagent support?▼

Yes, it works in a single session, but the documentation notes results are significantly better on platforms with subagent support like Claude Code or Codex. With subagents available, use superpowers:subagent-driven-development instead.

Can I 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 superpowers:using-git-worktrees to ensure an isolated workspace.