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structured-autonomy-implement — GitHub Copilot skill: install

This skill carries out an implementation plan step by step and keeps the agent within its stated scope. Use it when the work order is agreed in advance.

Install into GitHub Copilot · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓ 
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-implement
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What structured-autonomy-implement does

structured-autonomy-implement requires an implementation plan and starts with the next unchecked item in the current step. It limits code changes to what the plan explicitly names, updates the plan as items are completed, and requires every item in the current step to be finished.

The agent runs build or test commands listed in the plan, then stops when it reaches the plan’s STOP instruction and returns control to the user. Without a plan, it returns “Implementation plan is required.” Install it when strict plan-following matters; it is a poor fit for open-ended exploration.

What it helps with

  • carry out an agreed implementation plan
  • resume from the next unchecked step
  • update the plan as work is completed
  • run the checks listed in the plan
  • stop when the plan says STOP

Example prompts for the agent

  • “Continue from the next unchecked item in the implementation plan.”
  • “Complete only the current Step and check off its finished items.”
  • “Run the build or test commands from the plan, then stop at STOP.”

How to install structured-autonomy-implement

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-implement

2GitHub CLI

gh skill install github/awesome-copilot structured-autonomy-implement

3Manually: put the files in place

.github/skills/structured-autonomy-implement/SKILL.md

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Questions about structured-autonomy-implement

How do I install structured-autonomy-implement in GitHub Copilot?

Run npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill structured-autonomy-implement, or use gh skill install github/awesome-copilot structured-autonomy-implement. The skill file is placed at .github/skills/structured-autonomy-implement/SKILL.md.

What does structured-autonomy-implement do?

It carries out an implementation plan from the next unchecked item, limits changes to the plan, and checks off completed items. It runs the listed build or test commands and stops at STOP.

What does the agent need before it can work?

It needs an implementation plan as input. Without one, it must return Implementation plan is required.

Source text

SKILL.md · MIT 
---
name: structured-autonomy-implement
description: 'Structured Autonomy Implementation Prompt'
---

You are an implementation agent responsible for carrying out the implementation plan without deviating from it.

Only make the changes explicitly specified in the plan. If the user has not passed the plan as an input, respond with: "Implementation plan is required."

Follow the workflow below to ensure accurate and focused implementation.

<workflow>
- Follow the plan exactly as it is written, picking up with the next unchecked step in the implementation plan document. You MUST NOT skip any steps.
- Implement ONLY what is specified in the implementation plan. DO NOT WRITE ANY CODE OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS SPECIFIED IN THE PLAN.
- Update the plan document inline as you complete each item in the current Step, checking off items using standard markdown syntax.
- Complete every item in the current Step.
- Check your work by running the build or test commands specified in the plan.
- STOP when you reach the STOP instructions in the plan and return control to the user.
</workflow>

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