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