How does this skill handle context loss after a /clear command?

It includes a session-catchup.py script that Claude runs to read existing planning files and current git state, effectively restoring its 'memory' of the project's current status.

When should I use this specific planning pattern?

This pattern is recommended for any multi-step task involving 3+ steps, research-heavy work, or projects requiring more than 5 tool calls.

Does the skill store files in the plugin directory?

No. While templates and scripts reside in the skill directory, all project-specific planning files are created directly in your active project's root directory.

What files are created by the Planning with Files skill?

The skill creates three core Markdown files: task_plan.md for tracking phases and decisions, findings.md for research and discoveries, and progress.md for session logging and test results.

What is the 3-Strike Error Protocol?

It is a logic framework where Claude must first diagnose and fix an error, then try an alternative method, and finally rethink the entire strategy before asking the user for help.

Planning with Files (Manus-Style)

Name: Planning with Files (Manus-Style)
Author: Shawn-Guo-CN

byShawn-Guo-CN

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生产力与工作流

Implements a persistent, file-based planning system for Claude to track progress, findings, and task phases during complex projects.

This skill equips Claude with a 'working memory on disk' by establishing a standardized protocol for multi-step tasks. By maintaining persistent Markdown files—including a task plan, research findings, and session progress—it ensures context is never lost across sessions or complex tool calls. It follows a rigorous 'Manus-style' pattern, including a 3-strike error protocol and mandatory session catch-up scripts, making it ideal for deep research, backend development, and any project requiring extensive reasoning and multiple tool operations.

主要功能

01Mandatory '2-Action Rule' to capture research and browser data before context window decay.

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03Automated session recovery using Python scripts to sync context after a /clear command.

04Integrated 3-Strike Error Protocol to prevent repetitive failures and promote adaptive problem-solving.

05Decision matrices to optimize token usage by intelligently balancing file reading and writing.

06Standardized templates for task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to maintain state.

使用场景

01Conducting deep-dive research tasks where data from many browser calls must be synthesized.

02Executing complex code refactors that require tracking errors and attempted resolutions.

03Managing multi-step software engineering projects that span multiple sessions or days.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shawn-guo-cn/agentfoundry-plugin-marketplace planning-with-files

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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