Execute Plan FAQs

Question 1

Can I use this without a PLAN.md file?

Accepted Answer

The skill specifically requires a PLAN.md at the repository root. If one is missing, it will prompt you to create one or suggest using a related 'create-plan' skill.

Question 2

How does the skill handle tasks that are too large?

Accepted Answer

The skill automatically identifies tasks that touch multiple unrelated areas or require multiple sessions, splitting them into smaller, atomic items in your PLAN.md before implementation begins.

Question 3

How does it remember project-specific rules?

Accepted Answer

It uses a 'Reflect and Persist' phase to capture discoveries about your codebase, updating an AGENTS.md file with project conventions that guide Claude's future behavior.

Question 4

What happens if a task in my plan is blocked?

Accepted Answer

If the skill encounters a task marked as BLOCKED, it will report the specific blocker and stop execution immediately, ensuring you don't proceed on invalid assumptions.

Question 5

Is testing mandatory when using Execute Plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill treats tests as non-optional for any behavior change. It identifies your project's test suite and ensures all checks pass before a task is marked as complete.

Execute Plan

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Execute Plan

Key Features

Use Cases