Executing Plans

Overview

Load plan, review critically, execute all tasks, verify completion.

Core principle: Continuous execution, stop only on blockers.

Announce at start: “I’m using the executing-plans skill to implement this plan.”

The Process

Step 1: Load and Review Plan

1. Read plan file
2. Review critically – identify any questions or concerns about the plan
3. If concerns: Raise them with your human partner before starting
4. If clear: Proceed to execution

Step 2: Execute All Tasks

For each task:

1. Follow each step exactly (plan has bite-sized steps)
2. Run verifications as specified
3. If blocked: Stop and ask for help (don’t guess)
4. Continue to next task

Step 3: Complete

After all tasks:

• Run final verifications as specified in the plan
• Summarize completed work and verification output

When to Stop and Ask for Help

STOP executing when:

• Hit a blocker (missing dependency, test fails, instruction unclear)
• Plan has gaps preventing progress
• 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
• Stop when blocked, don’t guess