Executing Plans

Overview

Load plan, review it, execute tasks one by one, report progress to user.

Core principle: Execute tasks systematically, report progress, get feedback.

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

The Process

Step 1: Load and Review Plan

1. Read the plan file
2. Review it - identify any questions or concerns
3. If concerns: Raise them with user before starting
4. If no concerns: Proceed to execution

Step 2: Execute Tasks

For each task:

1. Announce: "Starting Task N: [name]"
2. Follow each step as written in the plan
3. Verify completion as specified
4. Report: "Task N complete. [brief result]"

Step 3: Progress Report

After each task:

• Show what was done
• Show any outputs or results
• Ask: "Continue to next task?"

Step 4: Handle Issues

If blocked:

• Stop immediately
• Explain the issue
• Ask user for guidance
• Don't guess or work around problems

Step 5: Complete

When all tasks done:

• Summarize what was accomplished
• List all outputs/files created
• Send relevant files to user

When to Stop and Ask for Help

STOP executing immediately when:

• Plan step is unclear or ambiguous
• Something unexpected happens
• Required information is missing
• You're unsure how to proceed

Ask for clarification rather than guessing.

Remember

• Follow plan steps exactly
• Report progress after each task
• Stop when blocked, don't guess
• Keep user informed throughout
• Deliver results when complete