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name: executing-plans description: Execute implementation plans in batches with review checkpoints version: 1.0.0 author: Ariff when_to_use: When a plan is ready to be implemented

Executing Plans

Purpose

Execute plans in controlled batches with verification gates.

"I'm using the Executing Plans skill to implement this plan."

The Process

Load Plan → Review → Execute Batch → Report → Feedback → Next Batch

Step 1: Load & Review

1. Read the plan file
2. Review critically - identify concerns
3. If concerns → Raise with user before starting
4. Create TodoWrite for all tasks

Step 2: Execute Batch

Default batch size: 3 tasks

For each task:

1. Mark as in_progress
2. Follow each step exactly
3. Run verifications as specified
4. Mark as completed

Step 3: Report

After each batch:

## Batch Complete

**Implemented:**
- Task 1: [summary]
- Task 2: [summary]
- Task 3: [summary]

**Verification:**
\`\`\`
[test output]
\`\`\`

Ready for feedback.

Step 4: Continue

Based on feedback:

• Apply changes if needed
• Execute next batch
• Repeat until complete

When to STOP

🛑 Stop immediately when:

• Hit a blocker (missing dependency, unclear instruction)
• Test fails unexpectedly
• Plan has gaps preventing progress
• You don't understand something

Ask for clarification. Don't guess.

Verification Rules

Before marking ANY task complete:

1. Run the verification command
2. Read the FULL output
3. Confirm it matches expectations
4. Only THEN mark complete

No "should work" or "looks good" - actual verification output.

Batch Reporting Format

### Batch N Complete

| Task | Status | Verification |
|------|--------|--------------|
| Task X | ✅ | 12/12 tests pass |
| Task Y | ✅ | Build successful |
| Task Z | ⚠️ | Needs review |

**Next batch:** Tasks A, B, C

Continue?

Completion

After all tasks:

1. Run full test suite
2. Verify all requirements met
3. Report final status
4. Hand off to finishing-branch skill if applicable