Planning with Files FAQs

Question 1

What is the 2-Action Rule?

Accepted Answer

It is a protocol that requires saving key findings to text files after every two search or browser operations to prevent multimodal or ephemeral information from being lost as the context window moves.

Question 2

Why use file-based planning instead of Claude's built-in memory?

Accepted Answer

Files provide 'disk-based' persistence that survives context window limits and session resets, ensuring critical project goals and research aren't lost during long or complex tasks.

Question 3

When should I use this skill versus standard Claude commands?

Accepted Answer

This skill is designed for multi-step tasks, research, and building new features. It is generally overkill for simple questions, single-file edits, or quick one-off lookups.

Question 4

How does the 3-Strike Error Protocol work?

Accepted Answer

It provides a structured escalation path for failures: first, diagnose and fix; second, try a completely different approach; and third, perform a broad rethink of assumptions before escalating to the user.

Question 5

Where are the planning files stored?

Accepted Answer

While the skill templates live in the plugin directory, your specific planning files (task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md) are created in your project's root directory to stay with your code.

Planning with Files

Key Features

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Planning with Files

Key Features

Use Cases