implement
Orchestrates implementation of a plan file by delegating work to subagents in parallel. Verifies git branch state, tracks progress, and ensures high-quality implementation. Invoke with a plan file path and optional model override: /implement plans/my-plan.md [--model sonnet]
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/posit-dev/skills --skill implement- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads implement automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Implementation Orchestrator
Plan file: $path
Read your instructions from the appropriate reference file before proceeding:
- If you have access to Agent, TaskCreate, TaskUpdate, TaskList tools: Read
references/claude-code.md - Else if you have access to task and read_agent tools: Read
references/copilot-cli.md - Otherwise: Read
references/generic.md
FAQ
What does the implement skill do?
Orchestrates implementation of a plan file by delegating work to subagents in parallel. Verifies git branch state, tracks progress, and ensures high-quality implementation. Invoke with a plan file path and optional model override: /implement plans/my-plan.md [--model sonnet]
How do I install implement?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/posit-dev/skills --skill implement in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/implement/ (personal) or .claude/skills/implement/ (project).
Which AI agents can use implement?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is implement safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains implement?
It is published by posit-dev in posit-dev/skills. It has 497 recorded installs.
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