# Planning With Files

> Transforms workflow to use Manus-style persistent markdown files for planning, progress tracking, and knowledge storage. Use when starting complex tasks, multi-step projects, research tasks, or when the user mentions planning, organizing work, tracking progress, or wants structured output.

- Skill: `vadimcomanescu/planning-with-files` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vadimcomanescu/planning-with-files`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vadimcomanescu/planning-with-files/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: vadimcomanescu (https://skillmd.com/u/vadimcomanescu)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vadimcomanescu/planning-with-files

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# Planning with Files

Use persistent markdown files as working memory for complex tasks.

## Quick Start
1) Create `task_plan.md` before starting.
2) Capture research in `notes.md`.
3) Write the final output in a deliverable file.
4) Update `task_plan.md` after each phase.

## Guardrails
- Don’t start complex work without a plan file.
- Store large findings in files, not chat context.
- Keep status and errors in `task_plan.md`.

## References
- Extended examples: `references/examples.md`
- Advanced patterns: `references/reference.md`