When is it best to use the Planning with Files skill?

Use it for any complex task requiring more than five tool calls, multi-step research, building new projects, or any task where losing context would be disruptive.

Why use file-based planning instead of just talking to Claude?

Standard context windows are volatile and limited. File-based planning creates a persistent 'on-disk' memory that survives session clears and keeps the AI focused on long-term goals without losing details.

Can I recover my progress after a /clear command?

Yes, the skill includes a session catchup script that syncs the current project state with your planning files to restore context immediately upon resuming.

What files does this skill create in my project?

It manages three core files: task_plan.md for phases and status, findings.md for research data, and progress.md for session logs and test results.

How does the 3-strike error protocol work?

If an action fails, the skill mandates a specific sequence: first diagnose and fix, then try an alternative method, then rethink the entire approach before finally escalating to the user.

Planning with Files

Name: Planning with Files
Author: iseepatterns-jz

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Implements persistent file-based planning to enhance Claude's memory and task execution during complex workflows.

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Planning with Files brings the 'Manus' philosophy to Claude Code, solving the limitation of volatile context windows by using the filesystem as persistent working memory. It automatically maintains structured markdown files—task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md—to track project phases, research discoveries, and error logs. This skill is essential for multi-step tasks, deep research, or any operation requiring more than five tool calls, ensuring Claude stays oriented and avoids repeating past failures through a structured 3-strike error protocol and robust session recovery capabilities.

Características Principales

Automated pre-tool hooks that refresh task context before execution
2-Action Rule for immediate saving of research and web search data
3-Strike Error Protocol to prevent repetitive failing actions
Persistent 'Working Memory' using task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md
Automatic session recovery and context re-syncing after clear commands
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Casos de Uso

Managing complex, multi-step software refactoring or feature builds
Conducting deep research tasks involving multiple web searches and data synthesis
Ensuring continuity and state recovery across long-running AI sessions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add iseepatterns-jz/planning-with-files planning-with-files

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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