planning

Create and update persistent markdown planning files for multi-step tasks.

Updated Nov 29, 2025

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #task-management #project-planning #progress-tracking #phase-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/thimslugga/agent-skills --skill planning-thimslugga

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Skill: planning
Source: https://github.com/thimslugga/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/ai-maestro/planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thimslugga/agent-skills --skill planning-thimslugga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create and manage persistent markdown planning files for structured task execution. Use when the user asks to "create a plan", "track progress", "start a research project", or when a task requires more than 5 tool calls and needs structured phase tracking to stay focused and avoid goal drift.

Core Features & Use Cases

Persistent planning workspace to organize goals, phases, decisions, and progress.
3-file pattern: task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to separate planning, research, and logging.
Works standalone or as part of AI Maestro suite for memory/search/docs/graph interactions.

Quick Start

Create a planning workspace (e.g., docs_dev) and begin by drafting task_plan.md with your initial goal and phases.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning

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

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How do I track progress for a multi-phase project across sessions?▼

Track multi-phase project progress across sessions by generating persistent markdown files. A 3-file pattern separates task plans, findings, and progress logs to maintain goals and prevent drift during complex execution.

When do I need structured task planning for a complex workflow?▼

Structured task planning is needed when a workflow requires more than 5 tool calls or involves persistent goals tracking. It coordinates phases, decisions, and progress for research projects or feature rollouts.

How do I create a plan and manage tasks using markdown files?▼

Create a plan and manage tasks by drafting a task_plan.md file with initial goals and phases in a dedicated workspace. The 3-file pattern separates planning from research and logging using findings.md and progress.md.

Can I use this planning workflow standalone or do I need other tools?▼

This planning workflow works standalone for managing task plans and progress logs. It also integrates with the AI Maestro suite for enhanced memory, search, docs, and graph interactions.

What is the best way to prevent goal drift during long research projects?▼

Prevent goal drift during long research projects by implementing phase-based progress tracking. Persistent markdown files log decisions and phases, keeping multi-step execution focused on original goals.

What are the limitations of using markdown files for project planning?▼

Markdown file project planning lacks automated cross-tool coordination and requires manual updates to progress logs. It relies on a 3-file pattern to separate tasks, findings, and phases without dynamic dashboards.