
Executing Plans
When you've written out an implementation plan and want Claude to execute it methodically, this skill provides the structure. It works in batches of three tasks by default, with mandatory review checkpoints between each batch. Claude loads your plan, flags any concerns upfront, executes the steps exactly as written, runs verifications, then stops to show you what happened before continuing. The forcing function here is the checkpoint discipline. Instead of plowing through an entire plan and potentially compounding errors, you get regular opportunities to course correct. It also chains into the finishing-a-development-branch skill when all tasks are complete, so there's a defined handoff to wrap up the work properly.
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Install
$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill executing-plans --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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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 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 TodoWrite 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
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Details
- Repository
- github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
- Categories
- Git & Pull Requests, Code Review & Quality, Productivity & Planning
- First seen
- Jun 3, 2026
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