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plan-with-files

Generate and maintain task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md planning documents.

2|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#templates#workflows#project-structure#context-management#task-planning#docs-on-disk
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill plan-with-files
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plan-with-files
Source: https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/ready-to-use/plan-with-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill plan-with-files

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

plan-with-files helps you manage complex tasks by creating a persistent, on-disk memory of goals, progress, and discoveries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent task planning: uses task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to keep phases, research, and session logs aligned.
  • Manus-style workflow: enables context-refresh and phase-based decision making using on-disk documents.
  • Session resilience: supports quick session initialization and recovery after interruptions.

Quick Start

Create your initial planning files in your project directory using the provided templates and begin a new planning session.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-with-files

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain persistent context for complex multi-step tasks?▼

Persistent context for complex tasks is maintained by generating and updating on-disk planning documents like task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to track phases, research, and session logs.

What is file-based planning and how does it manage project workflows?▼

File-based planning coordinates multi-step workflows by applying template-driven structures to on-disk documents, enabling context-refresh and phase-based decision making throughout a research project.

Can I recover my task planning session after an interruption?▼

Session recovery after interruptions is supported through quick initialization from existing on-disk planning documents, allowing you to resume complex workflows from your last logged progress.

How do I start a new planning session using project structure templates?▼

To start a new planning session, create your initial planning files in your project directory using the provided templates to immediately establish task phases, findings tracking, and progress logging.

Does this approach work for research projects requiring phase tracking?▼

This approach works for research projects by using phase-tracking integration within on-disk documents, ensuring that discoveries and task plans remain aligned through every stage of the workflow.

When should I use on-disk planning documents instead of standard task planning?▼

On-disk planning documents should be used for complex tasks requiring persistent context and session resilience, where standard task planning fails to maintain long-term goals and research findings.

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