What are the three core files created by this skill?

The skill initializes task_plan.md for tracking phases, findings.md for storing research and discoveries, and progress.md for session logging and test results.

What is the 2-Action Rule?

The 2-Action Rule requires the AI to immediately save findings to a text file after every two view, browser, or search operations to prevent multimodal information from being lost.

When should I use the Planning with Files skill?

It is best used for multi-step tasks (3+ steps), research-heavy projects, or any workflow that requires more than 5 tool calls to complete.

Why use file-based planning instead of just the chat context?

Chat context (RAM) is volatile and limited. Using the filesystem (Disk) provides persistent, unlimited memory that allows Claude to handle much larger, more complex tasks without forgetting goals or findings.

How does the 3-Strike Error Protocol improve reliability?

It prevents infinite loops by forcing a diagnosis on the first failure, an alternative approach on the second, and a broader rethink or user escalation after the third failure.

Manus-Style File Planning

Name: Manus-Style File Planning
Author: iseepatterns-jz

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Productivity & Workflow

Implements a persistent, file-based memory system to manage complex multi-step tasks and research projects within Claude Code.

This skill provides a structured framework for Claude to manage long-running or complex tasks by offloading its 'working memory' to the filesystem. By maintaining persistent files like task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md, it ensures that critical discoveries, error logs, and project phases are never lost due to context window limitations. It enforces a 'plan-first' mentality and a rigorous error-handling protocol, making it ideal for high-stakes research, large-scale coding projects, and any task requiring deep reasoning across multiple iterations.

Key Features

01Automated creation of standardized task_plan, findings, and progress templates

023-Strike Error Protocol to prevent repetitive failures and structure escalation

03Mandatory 2-Action Rule for immediate data persistence from browser/search tools

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05Persistent 'Disk' memory to bypass AI context window constraints

06Decision matrix for optimized read/write operations during long sessions

Use Cases

01Building complex software features across multiple files where state must be preserved

02Debugging intricate issues that require tracking multiple failed attempts and resolutions

03Executing deep research projects requiring multiple search and analysis phases

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add iseepatterns-jz/planning-with-files planning-with-files

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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