planning-with-files

Store planning artifacts on disk to manage multi-phase tasks across sessions.

Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #progress #context-management #findings #task_plan

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npx skills add https://github.com/theBulishMan/myproject-manager --skill planning-with-files-thebulishman

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Skill: planning-with-files
Source: https://github.com/theBulishMan/myproject-manager/tree/main/codex-skills/planning-with-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/theBulishMan/myproject-manager --skill planning-with-files-thebulishman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of managing long, multi-phase tasks by storing planning artifacts on disk and providing structured files (task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md) that persist across sessions and enable automatic recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

Creates and maintains planning artifacts in the project root to keep goals and progress visible.
Supports Manus-style workflow with phased statuses and session recovery for research projects or large tasks.
Integrates optional scripts/references/assets to extend capability when needed.

Quick Start

Create task_plan.md in your project root and outline your goal to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning-with-files

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

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How do I maintain planning context for complex tasks across multiple sessions?▼

Planning artifacts like task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md are stored on disk to maintain context across sessions, enabling automatic recovery for complex multi-phase tasks.

What's the best way to manage long multi-phase research projects that involve many tool calls?▼

The best way to manage long multi-phase research projects is to generate structured on-disk planning files that track goals, record findings, and monitor progress across multiple tool calls and sessions.

How do I start tracking workflow progress using on-disk planning files?▼

To start tracking workflow progress, create a task_plan.md file in your project root and outline your goal to initiate the generation of coordinated findings.md and progress.md artifacts.

Does this planning workflow require any external dependencies or scripts?▼

No external dependencies are required, as the workflow relies on markdown files and optional scripts, needing only a SKILL.md frontmatter with a name and description to coordinate task planning.

Can I integrate optional scripts and references into my task planning workflow?▼

Yes, you can integrate optional scripts, references, and assets into your task planning workflow to extend capabilities while maintaining structured progress tracking across project phases.