Planning with Files Skill

Overview

This skill uses persistent markdown files as external memory to execute complex, multi-phase tasks without context drift. Files serve as the single source of truth for goals, progress, and decisions. Re-read files before major decisions to ground work in written commitments rather than fallible working memory.

The workflow consists of four phases:

1. CREATE PLAN — Write goals and phases before executing
2. RESEARCH AND GATHER — Collect information, store findings, update plan
3. EXECUTE — Build deliverable using gathered information
4. VERIFY AND DELIVER — Confirm completeness, clean up temporary files

This skill is mandatory for tasks with 3+ phases, research requirements, or risk of context drift after many tool calls.

Instructions

Phase 1: CREATE PLAN