planning-with-files

Manage tasks with markdown files and recover sessions automatically.

1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/9Ashwin/aswin-skills --skill planning-with-files-9ashwin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: planning-with-files
Source: https://github.com/9Ashwin/aswin-skills/tree/main/skills/planning-with-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/9Ashwin/aswin-skills --skill planning-with-files-9ashwin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists in organizing and tracking progress on complex tasks by utilizing persistent markdown files, providing a structured approach to planning and execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent Task Management: Manages tasks using markdown files, ensuring information persistence across sessions.
  • Automated Session Recovery: Recovers unsynced context from previous sessions after /clear command.
  • Dynamic Progress Tracking: Automatically updates progress files with user activities and phase completions.
  • Use Case: Ideal for managing multi-step projects, research tasks, or any complex work requiring coordination between multiple tools or phases.

Quick Start

Initialize planning files for your task by running the 'init-session.sh' script. Then, create your task plan, findings, and progress files as instructed.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning-with-files

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track complex project tasks using markdown files?

You can track complex project tasks using markdown files by initializing a session that creates structured plans, findings, and progress files. This approach ensures information persistence across sessions and automatically updates progress as phases complete.

Why does my task context disappear after clearing a session?

Task context disappears after clearing a session because standard memory is wiped. This skill provides automated session recovery, restoring unsynced context from previous markdown files to resume multi-step planning immediately.

What is the best way to manage multi-step research tasks across multiple sessions?

The best way to manage multi-step research tasks across sessions is using persistent file-based storage. Markdown files retain your task plans and findings, enabling dynamic progress tracking and seamless recovery when coordinating complex work.

Do I need any external dependencies to manage project planning with markdown?

You do not need external dependencies to manage project planning with this markdown approach. It operates independently using bundled scripts and references to initialize files and track structured task progress without requiring additional packages.

How do I initialize planning files for a new project task?

To initialize planning files for a new project task, run the provided initialization script. This sets up your workspace, allowing you to create structured task plans, record findings, and automatically track phase completions.

Can I use this for administrative tasks requiring structured planning?

Yes, you can use this for administrative tasks requiring structured planning. It is specifically designed to coordinate multi-step processes, automatically updating progress files with user activities and phase completions.