nobody-executes-plans

name	nobody-executes-plans
description	Use when you have a written implementation plan to execute with review checkpoints

Executing Plans

Overview

Execute implementation plans in batches with human checkpoints. Each batch is a logical group of tasks that can be reviewed together.

Announce at start: "I'm using the nobody-executes-plans skill to work through the plan."

Process

1. Load plan — Read the plan file, confirm scope with user
2. Execute in batches — Group 2–5 related tasks per batch
3. Checkpoint after each batch — Show what was done, run tests, ask to continue
4. Track progress — Update plan file with completion marks

Batch Execution

For each batch:

### Batch N: [Description]

Tasks: [list from plan]

1. Execute each task following plan exactly
2. Run tests after each task
3. Commit after each task passes

Checkpoint:
- Tasks completed: [list]
- Tests: [pass/fail count]
- Files changed: [list]
- Continue? [y/n]

Rules

• Follow the plan exactly — don't improve, optimize, or "enhance"
• TDD always — write test, watch fail, implement, watch pass
• Stop on failure — if tests fail, report and wait for guidance
• Commit frequently — after each passing task
• Never skip checkpoints — user must approve each batch

Progress Tracking

Update the plan file as you go:

- [x] Task 1: Setup database schema ✅
- [x] Task 2: Add migration script ✅
- [ ] Task 3: Implement CRUD endpoints
- [ ] Task 4: Add validation

When Things Go Wrong

Problem	Action
Plan step is unclear	Ask user, don't guess
Tests fail unexpectedly	Report full output, wait
Plan needs modification	Propose change, get approval
Scope creep temptation	Stick to plan, note ideas for later