execute — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install
Turns an approved decision into a 90-day execution plan with weekly milestones, named DRIs, and a review cadence. Use it after the decision is logged.
/plugin marketplace add alirezarezvani/claude-skills
/plugin install c-level-agents@claude-code-skillsWhat execute does
The skill takes an approved decision record and breaks the chosen option into workstreams. Each workstream gets a named DRI, a success metric, and a status. It then works backward from the checkpoint to produce 12 weekly milestones with observable definitions of done.
The plan includes weekly owner reviews, bi-weekly cross-functional syncs, and checkpoints on day 30, 60, and 90. It also captures internal and external dependencies, a risk register, and the decision’s kill criteria. The result is saved under ~/.claude/execution/YYYY-MM-DD-.md.
You need an approved decision record from /c-level-agents:decide first. Install it if your Claude Code workflow already records decisions and needs an operating plan; it is a poor fit for an idea that has not been approved yet.
What it helps with
- turn an approved decision into workstreams
- assign a DRI to each stream
- map 12 weekly milestones to a checkpoint
- track internal and external dependencies
- review kill criteria at each checkpoint
Example prompts for the agent
- `/c-level-agents:execute path/to/decision.md`
- “Turn this approved decision into a 90-day execution plan.”
- “Create the DRIs, milestones, and check-in cadence for this decision.”
How to install execute
1Plugin marketplace
/plugin marketplace add alirezarezvani/claude-skills/plugin install c-level-agents@claude-code-skillsThis installs the whole c-level-agents plugin with all its skills
2Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill execute -a claude-code3Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/execute/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/execute/
Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/execute/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/execute/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install alirezarezvani/claude-skills execute2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/execute/SKILL.mdPlatform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --path c-level-agents/skills/executeManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/execute/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about execute
How do I install execute in Claude Code?
Add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add alirezarezvani/claude-skills, then run /plugin install c-level-agents@claude-code-skills.
What does the execute skill do?
It turns an approved decision record into a 90-day plan with workstreams, named DRIs, weekly milestones, dependencies, risks, and kill criteria.
What does execute need to run?
It needs an approved decision record produced by /c-level-agents:decide. That record supplies the decision, outcome, and kill criteria used in the plan.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
---
name: "execute"
description: "/c-level-agents:execute [decision] — Generate a 90-day execution plan with weekly milestones, DRIs, and check-in cadence from an approved decision. Use when a logged decision needs to become an operating plan — e.g. turning an approved market-entry call into weekly milestones with DRIs."
---
# /c-level-agents:execute — 90-Day Execution Plan
**Command:** `/c-level-agents:execute <decision-path>`
Turns an approved decision into a 90-day plan with weekly milestones, named DRIs, and a check-in cadence. Where most decisions die: between "we decided" and "what's next Monday?"
## Pipeline Position
```
/c-level-agents:office-hours → /c-level-agents:brief → /c-level-agents:boardroom → /c-level-agents:decide → /c-level-agents:execute → /c-level-agents:post-mortem
↑ you are here
```
## Input
An approved decision record (output of `/c-level-agents:decide`).
## Output Plan Format
Saved to `~/.claude/execution/YYYY-MM-DD-<slug>.md`:
```markdown
# Execution Plan: <decision title>
**Decision:** <link to /c-level-agents:decide record>
**Owner (Sponsor):** <founder or exec>
**Start:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Checkpoint:** YYYY-MM-DD (90d)
## Outcome (binding)
[Copied from decision: success + kill criteria]
## Workstreams
| Workstream | DRI | Success Metric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| <e.g., Pricing rollout> | <name> | <metric, threshold> | Not started |
| <e.g., Comms> | <name> | <metric> | Not started |
| <e.g., Eng changes> | <name> | <metric> | Not started |
## Weekly Milestones
| Week | Milestone | DRI | Definition of Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | <e.g., positioning locked> | <name> | <observable outcome> |
| 2 | <e.g., draft launched> | <name> | <observable> |
| 3 | ... | | |
| 12 | <e.g., checkpoint review> | <name> | <observable> |
## Cadence
- **Weekly:** Owner reviews status (15 min)
- **Bi-weekly:** Cross-functional sync (30 min)
- **Day 30 / 60 / 90:** Checkpoint with cs-chief-of-staff
## Dependencies
- Internal: <list>
- External: <vendors, regulators, customers>
## Risk Register
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Owner | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <e.g., delayed legal review> | M | H | <name> | <plan> |
## Kill Criteria Watch
[Copied from decision; reviewed at every checkpoint]
- <metric, threshold, action>
```
## Workflow
1. Read the decision record
2. Decompose the chosen option into 3-6 workstreams
3. Name a DRI for each workstream
4. Reverse-engineer 12 weekly milestones from the checkpoint date
5. Set the cadence (weekly + bi-weekly + 30/60/90 checkpoints)
6. Build the risk register (cross-reference original Phase 4 devil's-advocate concerns)
7. Save and notify DRIs
## Why 90 Days
- Long enough to show real signal (not just activity)
- Short enough to course-correct before damage compounds
- Matches quarterly OKR cycle, fundraise sprints, and most board cadences
## Routing
- `/c-level-agents:post-mortem <decision>` — at day 90 (or earlier if kill criteria trigger)
- `/c-level-agents:boardroom` — if a checkpoint reveals a need to re-decide
## Related
- Skills: [`coo-advisor`](${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/vendor/c-level-advisor/coo-advisor/SKILL.md), [`strategic-alignment`](${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/vendor/c-level-advisor/strategic-alignment/SKILL.md), [`change-management`](${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/vendor/c-level-advisor/change-management/SKILL.md)
- Agent: [`cs-coo-advisor`](../../agents/cs-coo-advisor.md)
---
**Version:** 1.0.0
© Alireza Rezvani · MIT · alirezarezvani/claude-skills