Deep Work Workflow FAQs

Question 1

Does this skill write code immediately?

Accepted Answer

No, the Deep Work skill follows a 'thinking before typing' philosophy. It requires you to review and approve a research report and an implementation plan before any code is modified.

Question 2

How do I provide feedback on a proposed plan?

Accepted Answer

You can add inline notes directly to the `.claude/plan.md` file. Claude will then read these annotations, update the plan accordingly, and clean up the notes in an iterative cycle.

Question 3

Where are the research and planning files stored?

Accepted Answer

All artifacts, including research.md and plan.md, are stored in a dedicated `.claude/` directory to keep your project root clean while maintaining persistent context.

Question 4

What is the Deep Work skill for Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

It is a specialized capability that guides Claude through a structured workflow—Research, Plan, Annotate, and Implement—to ensure high-quality output for complex coding tasks.

Question 5

What happens during the implementation phase?

Accepted Answer

Once you approve the plan, Claude generates a granular todo list and executes each task sequentially, updating the status in the plan file and running linting or type checks to ensure quality.

Deep Work Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases

Deep Work Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases