planning-with-files

Create task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md for multi-step tasks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattmre/AGENT33 --skill planning-with-files-mattmre
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: planning-with-files
Source: https://github.com/mattmre/AGENT33/tree/main/engine/packs/workflow-ops/skills/workflow/planning-with-files
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattmre/AGENT33 --skill planning-with-files-mattmre

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust framework for managing complex, multi-step tasks by leveraging persistent markdown files as an external memory, preventing information loss and ensuring task completion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Planning: Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to meticulously track task phases, discoveries, and session logs.
  • Session Recovery: Automatically attempts to recover unsynced context from previous sessions, ensuring continuity.
  • Use Case: Ideal for starting complex research projects, software development tasks, or any endeavor requiring more than a handful of tool calls, ensuring that progress is maintained and decisions are well-documented.

Quick Start

Use the planning-with-files skill to initialize planning files for a new project.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning-with-files

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain context for complex multi-step tasks across different sessions?▼

File-based planning maintains context across sessions by generating persistent markdown files like task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md, which act as external memory to prevent information loss and ensure continuity across sessions.

What's the best way to document task phases and discoveries during software development?▼

Document task phases and discoveries during software development by using a structured planning workflow that creates dedicated markdown files to meticulously track task plans, research findings, and session logs for automatic recovery.

How do I set up markdown files for workflow automation and session recovery?▼

Set up markdown files for workflow automation and session recovery by initializing a file-based planning framework that automatically creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md to track progress and unsynced context from previous sessions.

Does file-based planning work for complex research projects requiring many tool calls?▼

Yes, file-based planning works effectively for complex research projects requiring many tool calls, providing a robust framework that leverages persistent markdown files to manage task phases, log discoveries, and maintain documented decisions.

When should I use markdown task management over standard session tracking?▼

Use markdown task management over standard session tracking when handling complex, multi-step tasks that require significant tool calls, ensuring progress is maintained, decisions are well-documented, and unsynced context is automatically recovered.