planning-with-files

# Planning with Files Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk." ## Important: Where Files Go When using this skill: - **Templates** are stored in the skill directory at `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/` - **Your planning files** (`task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md`) should be created in **your project directory** — the folder where you're working | Location | What Goes There | |----------|-----------------| | Skill directory (`${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/`) | Templates, scripts, reference docs | | Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` | This ensures your planning files live alongside your code, not buried in the skill installation folder. ## Quick Start Before ANY complex task: 1. **Create `task_plan.md`** in your project — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference 2. **Create `findings.md`** in your project — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference 3. **Create `progress.md`** in your project — Use [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) as reference 4. **Re-read plan before decisions** — Refreshes goals in attention window 5. **Update after each phase** — Mark complete, log errors > **Note:** All three planning files should be created in your current working directory (your project root), not in the skill's installation folder. ## The Core Pattern ``` Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited) Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited) →...