planning-with-files

Plan multi-step projects using task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md files.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aetherrigstudio-art/Primordial-viz --skill planning-with-files-aetherrigstudio-art
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Skill: planning-with-files
Source: https://github.com/aetherrigstudio-art/Primordial-viz/tree/main/.agents/skills/planning-with-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aetherrigstudio-art/Primordial-viz --skill planning-with-files-aetherrigstudio-art

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage complex tasks, research projects, or multi-step processes requiring >5 tool calls, using file-based planning to maintain focus and organization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File-Based Planning: Organizes tasks and progress in separate markdown files for clarity and persistence.
  • Task Tracking: Tracks progress, findings, and errors across multiple phases of a project.
  • Error Management: Encourages systematic error handling with a 3-strike protocol and logging.
  • Use Case: Ideal for research projects or large-scale projects that require careful planning and tracking of progress.

Quick Start

Create a new planning file set by generating task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md, then start your task.

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 multi-step project tasks using markdown files?

Track complex multi-step project tasks by creating task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md files to manage tasks, progress, and errors across multiple project phases.

What is file-based planning and when do I need it for project management?

File-based planning organizes tasks and progress in separate markdown files for clarity and persistence. It is needed for research projects or large-scale processes requiring more than five tool calls.

How does error management work for complex research projects?

Error management for complex research projects uses a 3-strike protocol and logging system. Errors are systematically recorded in a progress file to maintain project organization.

Can I use file-based task planning for small projects?

File-based task planning targets complex tasks and multi-step processes requiring over five tool calls. Small projects may not need the task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md structure.

How do I start file-based project planning?

Start file-based project planning by generating a new planning file set consisting of task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md, then begin executing your task within this structure.