executing-plans skill
Use when you have a written implementation plan to execute in a separate session with review checkpoints
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What does the executing-plans skill do?
executing-plans uses when you have a written implementation plan to execute in a separate session with review checkpoints.
How to install the executing-plans skill
Each command copies the skill folder into the client's skills directory. Restart the client or start a new session to load it.Install the executing-plans skill in Plugin
/plugin marketplace add pickleshell/next-level-agent /plugin install superpowers@superpowers-dev
Install the executing-plans skill in Claude Code
~/.claude/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
$ npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans ~/.claude/skills/executing-plansInstall the executing-plans skill in Claude Code (project)
.claude/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
$ npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans .claude/skills/executing-plansInstall the executing-plans skill in Codex
~/.agents/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
$ npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans ~/.agents/skills/executing-plansInstall the executing-plans skill in Gemini CLI
~/.gemini/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
$ npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans ~/.gemini/skills/executing-plansInstall the executing-plans skill in Claude.ai
npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans executing-plans && zip -r executing-plans.zip executing-plans # claude.ai → Customize → Skills → + → Create skill → Upload a skill → executing-plans.zip
SKILL.md
View on GitHubExecuting Plans
Overview
Load plan, review critically, execute all tasks, report when complete.
Announce at start: "I'm using the executing-plans skill to implement this plan."
Note: Tell your human partner that Superpowers works much better with access to subagents (Claude Code, Codex CLI, Codex App, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI all qualify; see the per-platform tool refs in ../using-superpowers/references/). If subagents are available, use superpowers:subagent-driven-development instead of this skill.
The Process
Step 1: Load and Review Plan
- Ensure an isolated workspace: use superpowers:using-git-worktrees to create one or verify the existing one
- 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 todos for the plan items and proceed
Step 2: Execute 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: 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 (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
- Stop when blocked, don't guess
- Never start implementation on main/master branch without explicit user consent
Files in this skill
1executing-plans skill questions
How do I install the executing-plans skill in Claude Code?
Run npx degit pickleshell/next-level-agent/skills/executing-plans ~/.claude/skills/executing-plans. Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills (all projects) or .claude/skills (one project) and uses a skill when its description matches the task.
Which clients can use the executing-plans skill?
Any client that reads the Agent Skills format: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and claude.ai (upload as a ZIP). Scripts in the skill run only where the client allows code execution.