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obra-executing-plans

Coordinates the execution of pre-written implementation plans through a structured review-to-completion workflow.

Install

mkdir -p .claude/skills/obra-executing-plans && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/17964" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/obra-executing-plans && rm skill.zip

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Activation

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Use when you have a written implementation plan to execute in a separate session with review checkpoints
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Intermediate

Key capabilities

  • Execute tasks sequentially as defined in the plan.
  • Run verifications as specified for each task.
  • Use `obra-finishing-a-development-branch` to complete development.
  • Stop execution and ask for help when encountering blockers.

How it works

The skill loads and reviews an implementation plan, then executes each task and its verifications sequentially, stopping to ask for help if blockers occur.

Inputs & outputs

You give it
A written implementation plan file.
You get back
Completed tasks, verified steps, and a completed development branch.

When to use obra-executing-plans

  • Execute a step-by-step development plan
  • Run verification tasks for complex features
  • Maintain consistency in multi-session coding
  • Handle complex implementation phases

About obra-executing-plans

Loads and reviews a project plan, executes tasks sequentially with verification steps, and uses a follow-up sub-skill for final code verification and branch completion.

Use when you have a written implementation plan to execute in a separate session with review checkpoints

When not to use it

  • When a written implementation plan is not available.
  • When subagents are available, use `obra-subagent-driven-development` instead.
  • When the user wants to start implementation on main/master branch without explicit consent.

Prerequisites

obra-using-git-worktreesobra-writing-plansobra-finishing-a-development-branch

Limitations

  • The skill relies on specific sub-skills for setup and completion.
  • The skill stops execution when blocked, requiring clarification.

How it compares

This skill provides a structured and guided execution of a pre-defined implementation plan, ensuring all steps and verifications are followed, unlike ad-hoc development.

Compared to similar skills

obra-executing-plans side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.

SkillInstallsUpdatedSafetyDifficulty
obra-executing-plans (this skill)04moNo flagsIntermediate
executing-plans64moNo flagsIntermediate
task-think12moNo flagsAdvanced
map-workflows-guide06moReviewBeginner

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