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executing-plans

Use when you have a written implementation plan to execute in a separate session with review checkpoints

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Executing Plans

Overview

Load plan, review critically, execute tasks in batches, report for review between batches.

Core principle: Batch execution with checkpoints for architect review.

Announce at start: "I'm using the executing-plans skill to implement this plan."

The Process

Step 1: Load and Review Plan


  • Read plan file

  • Review critically - identify any questions or concerns about the plan

  • If concerns: Raise them with your human partner before starting

  • If no concerns: Create TodoWrite and proceed

    • Step 2: Execute Batch


    Default: First 3 tasks

    For each task:

  • Mark as in_progress

  • Follow each step exactly (plan has bite-sized steps)

  • Run verifications as specified

  • Mark as completed

    • Step 3: Report


    When batch complete:
  • Show what was implemented

  • Show verification output

  • Say: "Ready for feedback."

    • Step 4: Continue


    Based on feedback:
  • Apply changes if needed

  • Execute next batch

  • Repeat until complete

    • Step 5: Complete Development

    After all tasks complete and verified:

  • Announce: "I'm using the finishing-a-development-branch skill to complete this work."

  • REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:finishing-a-development-branch

  • Follow that skill to verify tests, present options, execute choice

    • When to Stop and Ask for Help

    STOP executing immediately when:

  • Hit a blocker mid-batch (missing dependency, test fails, instruction unclear)

  • Plan has critical gaps preventing starting

  • You don't understand an instruction

  • Verification fails repeatedly

    • Ask for clarification rather than guessing.

    When to Revisit Earlier Steps

    Return to Review (Step 1) when:

  • Partner updates the plan based on your feedback

  • Fundamental approach needs rethinking

    • Don't force through blockers - stop and ask.

    Remember


  • Review plan critically first

  • Follow plan steps exactly

  • Don't skip verifications

  • Reference skills when plan says to

  • Between batches: just report and wait

  • Stop when blocked, don't guess