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

• Read the plan file

• Review it - identify any questions or concerns

• If concerns: Raise them with user before starting

• If no concerns: Proceed to execution

Step 2: Execute Tasks

For each task:

• Announce: "Starting Task N: [name]"

• Follow each step as written in the plan

• Verify completion as specified

• 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