Executing Plans
Overview
Load plan, review critically, execute tasks in batches, report for review between batches.
Core principle: Batch execution with checkpoints for architect review.
Announce at start: "I'm using the sr-executing-plans skill to implement this plan."
The Process
Step 1: Load and Review Plan
- 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 todo list and proceed
Step 2: Execute Batch
Default: First 3 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: Report
When batch complete:
- Show what was implemented
- Show verification output
- Say: "Ready for feedback."
Step 4: Continue
Based on feedback:
- Apply changes if needed
- Execute next batch
- Repeat until complete
Step 5: Complete Development
After all tasks complete and verified:
- Announce: "I'm using the sr-finishing-a-development-branch skill to complete this work."
- REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use sr-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 mid-batch (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.
Red Flags
Stop and reassess if you catch yourself:
- Skipping plan review and jumping straight to implementation
- Implementing more than 3 tasks without checking in for review
- Guessing when a plan step is unclear instead of asking
- Skipping verification commands specified in the plan
- Continuing after a verification failure instead of stopping
- Working on main/master branch without explicit consent
Remember
- Review plan critically first
- Follow plan steps exactly
- Don't skip verifications
- Reference skills when plan says to
- Between batches: just report and wait
- Stop when blocked, don't guess
- Never start implementation on main/master branch without explicit user consent
Related Skills
- sr-writing-plans: Creates the plan this skill executes
- sr-using-git-worktrees: Set up isolated workspace before starting (required)
- sr-finishing-a-development-branch: Complete development after all tasks
- sr-verification-before-completion: Verify work before claiming batch complete
- sr-test-driven-development: TDD methodology for implementing each task