planning-with-files

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SKILL.md

Planning with Files

"Work like Manus" — Uses persistent markdown files for planning, progress tracking, and knowledge storage.

Description

A Claude Code skill that transforms your workflow to use persistent markdown files for planning and progress tracking — the pattern that made Manus AI worth billions.

The Problem

Claude Code (and most AI agents) suffer from:

  • Volatile memory — TodoWrite tool disappears on context reset
  • Goal drift — Original goals get forgotten after many tool calls
  • Hidden errors — Failures aren't tracked, mistakes repeat
  • Context stuffing — Everything crammed into context instead of stored

The Solution: 3-File Pattern

For every complex task, create THREE files:

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Jan 22, 2026