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---
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name: planning-with-files
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description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
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---
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# Planning with Files
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Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
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## Quick Start
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Before ANY complex task:
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1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
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2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
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3. **Create `progress.md`** — Use [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) as reference
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4. **Re-read plan before decisions** — Refreshes goals in attention window
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5. **Update after each phase** — Mark complete, log errors
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> **Note:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
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## The Core Pattern
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```
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Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
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Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
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→ Anything important gets written to disk.
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```
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## File Purposes
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| File | Purpose | When to Update |
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|------|---------|----------------|
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| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
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| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
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| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
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## Critical Rules
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### 1. Create Plan First
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Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
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### 2. The 2-Action Rule
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> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
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This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
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### 3. Read Before Decide
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Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
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### 4. Update After Act
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After completing any phase:
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- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
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- Log any errors encountered
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- Note files created/modified
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### 5. Log ALL Errors
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Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
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```markdown
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## Errors Encountered
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| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
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|-------|---------|------------|
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| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
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| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
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```
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### 6. Never Repeat Failures
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```
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if action_failed:
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next_action != same_action
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```
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Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
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## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
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```
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ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
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→ Read error carefully
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→ Identify root cause
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→ Apply targeted fix
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ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
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→ Same error? Try different method
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→ Different tool? Different library?
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→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
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ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
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→ Question assumptions
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→ Search for solutions
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→ Consider updating the plan
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AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
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→ Explain what you tried
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→ Share the specific error
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→ Ask for guidance
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```
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## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
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| Situation | Action | Reason |
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|-----------|--------|--------|
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| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
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| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
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| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
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| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
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| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
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| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
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## The 5-Question Reboot Test
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If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
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| Question | Answer Source |
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|----------|---------------|
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| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
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| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
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| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
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| What have I learned? | findings.md |
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| What have I done? | progress.md |
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## When to Use This Pattern
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**Use for:**
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- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
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- Research tasks
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- Building/creating projects
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- Tasks spanning many tool calls
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- Anything requiring organization
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**Skip for:**
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- Simple questions
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- Single-file edits
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- Quick lookups
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## Templates
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Copy these templates to start:
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- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
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- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
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- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
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## Scripts
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Helper scripts for automation (execute via bash):
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- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
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- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
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- `scripts/session-catchup.py` — Recover context from previous session
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To use scripts:
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```bash
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bash scripts/init-session.sh
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bash scripts/check-complete.sh
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python scripts/session-catchup.py $(pwd)
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```
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## Advanced Topics
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- **Manus Principles:** See [references/reference.md](references/reference.md)
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- **Real Examples:** See [references/examples.md](references/examples.md)
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## Anti-Patterns
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| Don't | Do Instead |
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|-------|------------|
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| Use TodoWrite for persistence | Create task_plan.md file |
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| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
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| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
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| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
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| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
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| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
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| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
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# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
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## Example 1: Research Task
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**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
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### Loop 1: Create Plan
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```bash
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Write task_plan.md
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```
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```markdown
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# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
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## Goal
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Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
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## Phases
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- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
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- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
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- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
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- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
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## Key Questions
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1. What are the physical health benefits?
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2. What are the mental health benefits?
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3. What scientific studies support this?
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## Status
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**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
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```
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### Loop 2: Research
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```bash
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Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
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WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
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Write notes.md # Store findings
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Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
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```
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### Loop 3: Synthesize
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```bash
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Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
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Read notes.md # Get findings
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Write morning_exercise_summary.md
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Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
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```
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### Loop 4: Deliver
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```bash
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Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
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Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
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```
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---
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## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
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**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
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### task_plan.md
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```markdown
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# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
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## Goal
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Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
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## Phases
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- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
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- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
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- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
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- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
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- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
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## Key Questions
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1. What error message appears?
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2. Which file handles authentication?
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3. What changed recently?
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## Decisions Made
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- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
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- Error occurs in validateToken() function
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## Errors Encountered
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- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
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→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
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## Status
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**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
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```
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---
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## Example 3: Feature Development
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**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
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### The 3-File Pattern in Action
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**task_plan.md:**
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```markdown
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# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
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## Goal
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Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
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## Phases
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- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
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- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
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- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
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- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
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- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
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## Decisions Made
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- Using CSS custom properties for theme
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- Storing preference in localStorage
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- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
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## Status
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**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
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```
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**notes.md:**
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```markdown
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# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
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## Existing Theme System
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- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
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- Uses: CSS custom properties
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- Current themes: light only
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## Files to Modify
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1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
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2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
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3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
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4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
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## Color Decisions
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- Dark background: #1a1a2e
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- Dark surface: #16213e
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- Dark text: #eaeaea
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```
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**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
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```markdown
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# Dark Mode Implementation
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## Changes Made
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### 1. Added dark theme colors
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File: src/styles/theme.ts
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...
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### 2. Created useTheme hook
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File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
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...
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```
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---
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## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
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When something fails, DON'T hide it:
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### Before (Wrong)
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```
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Action: Read config.json
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Error: File not found
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Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
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Action: Read config.json # Another retry
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```
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### After (Correct)
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```
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Action: Read config.json
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Error: File not found
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# Update task_plan.md:
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## Errors Encountered
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- config.json not found → Will create default config
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Action: Write config.json (default config)
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Action: Read config.json
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Success!
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```
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---
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## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
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**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
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```
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[Many tool calls have happened...]
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[Context is getting long...]
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[Original goal might be forgotten...]
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→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
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→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
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```
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This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
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# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
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This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
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## The 6 Manus Principles
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### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
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> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
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**Statistics:**
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- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
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- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
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- 10x cost difference!
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**Implementation:**
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- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
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- NO timestamps in system prompts
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- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
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### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
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Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
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**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
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### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
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> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
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**The Formula:**
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```
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Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
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Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
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```
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**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
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- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
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- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
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- Never lose the pointer to full data
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### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
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> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
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**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
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**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
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```
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Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
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...many tool calls...
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End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
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```
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### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
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> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
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**Why:**
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- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
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- Reduces mistake repetition
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- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
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### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
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> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
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**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
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**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
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- Vary phrasings slightly
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- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
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- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
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---
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## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
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Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
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### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
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**Compaction:**
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```
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Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 -- uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Host '[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found -- no active planning session.'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Read file content
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status -- always exit 0, incomplete task is a normal state
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ')')
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] Task in progress (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ' phases complete)')
|
||||
if ($IN_PROGRESS -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $IN_PROGRESS + ' phase(s) still in progress.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
if ($PENDING -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $PENDING + ' phase(s) pending.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
|
||||
set -euo pipefail
|
||||
|
||||
missing=0
|
||||
|
||||
require_file() {
|
||||
local path="$1"
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$path" ]; then
|
||||
echo "Missing: $path"
|
||||
missing=1
|
||||
fi
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
require_file ".continue/prompts/planning-with-files.prompt"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/SKILL.md"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/examples.md"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/reference.md"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.sh"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.ps1"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/check-complete.sh"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/check-complete.ps1"
|
||||
require_file ".continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ "$missing" -ne 0 ]; then
|
||||
exit 1
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
case ".continue/prompts/planning-with-files.prompt" in
|
||||
*.prompt) ;;
|
||||
*) echo "Prompt file must end with .prompt"; exit 1 ;;
|
||||
esac
|
||||
|
||||
echo "Continue integration files look OK."
|
||||
@@ -1,209 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/usr/bin/env python3
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Session Catchup Script for planning-with-files
|
||||
|
||||
Analyzes the previous session to find unsynced context after the last
|
||||
planning file update. Designed to run on SessionStart.
|
||||
|
||||
Usage: python3 session-catchup.py [project-path]
|
||||
"""
|
||||
|
||||
import json
|
||||
import sys
|
||||
import os
|
||||
from pathlib import Path
|
||||
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Tuple
|
||||
from datetime import datetime
|
||||
|
||||
PLANNING_FILES = ['task_plan.md', 'progress.md', 'findings.md']
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_project_dir(project_path: str) -> Path:
|
||||
"""Convert project path to Claude's storage path format."""
|
||||
sanitized = project_path.replace('/', '-')
|
||||
if not sanitized.startswith('-'):
|
||||
sanitized = '-' + sanitized
|
||||
sanitized = sanitized.replace('_', '-')
|
||||
return Path.home() / '.claude' / 'projects' / sanitized
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_sessions_sorted(project_dir: Path) -> List[Path]:
|
||||
"""Get all session files sorted by modification time (newest first)."""
|
||||
sessions = list(project_dir.glob('*.jsonl'))
|
||||
main_sessions = [s for s in sessions if not s.name.startswith('agent-')]
|
||||
return sorted(main_sessions, key=lambda p: p.stat().st_mtime, reverse=True)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def parse_session_messages(session_file: Path) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Parse all messages from a session file, preserving order."""
|
||||
messages = []
|
||||
with open(session_file, 'r') as f:
|
||||
for line_num, line in enumerate(f):
|
||||
try:
|
||||
data = json.loads(line)
|
||||
data['_line_num'] = line_num
|
||||
messages.append(data)
|
||||
except json.JSONDecodeError:
|
||||
pass
|
||||
return messages
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def find_last_planning_update(messages: List[Dict]) -> Tuple[int, Optional[str]]:
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Find the last time a planning file was written/edited.
|
||||
Returns (line_number, filename) or (-1, None) if not found.
|
||||
"""
|
||||
last_update_line = -1
|
||||
last_update_file = None
|
||||
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', [])
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
|
||||
if tool_name in ('Write', 'Edit'):
|
||||
file_path = tool_input.get('file_path', '')
|
||||
for pf in PLANNING_FILES:
|
||||
if file_path.endswith(pf):
|
||||
last_update_line = msg['_line_num']
|
||||
last_update_file = pf
|
||||
|
||||
return last_update_line, last_update_file
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def extract_messages_after(messages: List[Dict], after_line: int) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Extract conversation messages after a certain line number."""
|
||||
result = []
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
if msg['_line_num'] <= after_line:
|
||||
continue
|
||||
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
is_meta = msg.get('isMeta', False)
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'user' and not is_meta:
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if isinstance(item, dict) and item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
break
|
||||
else:
|
||||
content = ''
|
||||
|
||||
if content and isinstance(content, str):
|
||||
if content.startswith(('<local-command', '<command-', '<task-notification')):
|
||||
continue
|
||||
if len(content) > 20:
|
||||
result.append({'role': 'user', 'content': content, 'line': msg['_line_num']})
|
||||
|
||||
elif msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
msg_content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
text_content = ''
|
||||
tool_uses = []
|
||||
|
||||
if isinstance(msg_content, str):
|
||||
text_content = msg_content
|
||||
elif isinstance(msg_content, list):
|
||||
for item in msg_content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
text_content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
elif item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
if tool_name == 'Edit':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Edit: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Write':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Write: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Bash':
|
||||
cmd = tool_input.get('command', '')[:80]
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Bash: {cmd}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"{tool_name}")
|
||||
|
||||
if text_content or tool_uses:
|
||||
result.append({
|
||||
'role': 'assistant',
|
||||
'content': text_content[:600] if text_content else '',
|
||||
'tools': tool_uses,
|
||||
'line': msg['_line_num']
|
||||
})
|
||||
|
||||
return result
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def main():
|
||||
project_path = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else os.getcwd()
|
||||
project_dir = get_project_dir(project_path)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check if planning files exist (indicates active task)
|
||||
has_planning_files = any(
|
||||
Path(project_path, f).exists() for f in PLANNING_FILES
|
||||
)
|
||||
if not has_planning_files:
|
||||
# No planning files in this project; skip catchup to avoid noise.
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
if not project_dir.exists():
|
||||
# No previous sessions, nothing to catch up on
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
sessions = get_sessions_sorted(project_dir)
|
||||
if len(sessions) < 1:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Find a substantial previous session
|
||||
target_session = None
|
||||
for session in sessions:
|
||||
if session.stat().st_size > 5000:
|
||||
target_session = session
|
||||
break
|
||||
|
||||
if not target_session:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
messages = parse_session_messages(target_session)
|
||||
last_update_line, last_update_file = find_last_planning_update(messages)
|
||||
|
||||
# No planning updates in the target session; skip catchup output.
|
||||
if last_update_line < 0:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Only output if there's unsynced content
|
||||
messages_after = extract_messages_after(messages, last_update_line)
|
||||
|
||||
if not messages_after:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Output catchup report
|
||||
print("\n[planning-with-files] SESSION CATCHUP DETECTED")
|
||||
print(f"Previous session: {target_session.stem}")
|
||||
|
||||
print(f"Last planning update: {last_update_file} at message #{last_update_line}")
|
||||
print(f"Unsynced messages: {len(messages_after)}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- UNSYNCED CONTEXT ---")
|
||||
for msg in messages_after[-15:]: # Last 15 messages
|
||||
if msg['role'] == 'user':
|
||||
print(f"USER: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
if msg.get('content'):
|
||||
print(f"CLAUDE: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
if msg.get('tools'):
|
||||
print(f" Tools: {', '.join(msg['tools'][:4])}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- RECOMMENDED ---")
|
||||
print("1. Run: git diff --stat")
|
||||
print("2. Read: task_plan.md, progress.md, findings.md")
|
||||
print("3. Update planning files based on above context")
|
||||
print("4. Continue with task")
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
if __name__ == '__main__':
|
||||
main()
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,127 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
license: MIT
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## Core Principle
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task, create these three files:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **task_plan.md** — Track phases and progress
|
||||
2. **findings.md** — Store research and discoveries
|
||||
3. **progress.md** — Session log and test results
|
||||
|
||||
See references/ for starting templates.
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
- references/task_plan.md — Phase tracking template
|
||||
- references/findings.md — Research storage template
|
||||
- references/progress.md — Session logging template
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See references.md for complete context engineering patterns
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See examples.md for practical implementations
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This pattern is why Manus went from launch to $2B acquisition in 8 months.**
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
|
||||
"name": "planning-with-files",
|
||||
"source": "./",
|
||||
"description": "Manus-style persistent markdown files for planning, progress tracking, and knowledge storage. Now with hooks integration.",
|
||||
"version": "2.0.0"
|
||||
"version": "2.30.0"
|
||||
}
|
||||
]
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
|
||||
{
|
||||
"name": "planning-with-files",
|
||||
"version": "2.17.0",
|
||||
"version": "2.30.0",
|
||||
"description": "Manus-style persistent markdown files for planning, progress tracking, and knowledge storage. Works with Claude Code, Kiro, Clawd CLI, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Continue, and 11+ AI coding assistants.",
|
||||
"author": {
|
||||
"name": "OthmanAdi",
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,217 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
user-invocable: true
|
||||
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, WebFetch, WebSearch"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
PreToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit|Bash|Read|Glob|Grep"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "cat task_plan.md 2>/dev/null | head -30 || true"
|
||||
PostToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "echo '[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status.'"
|
||||
Stop:
|
||||
- hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "SD=\"${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT:-$HOME/.codebuddy/skills/planning-with-files}/scripts\"; powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"$SD/check-complete.ps1\" 2>/dev/null || sh \"$SD/check-complete.sh\""
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
version: "2.16.1"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## FIRST: Check for Previous Session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Before starting work**, check for unsynced context from a previous session:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Linux/macOS (auto-detects python3 or python)
|
||||
$(command -v python3 || command -v python) ${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
# Windows PowerShell
|
||||
python "$env:USERPROFILE\.codebuddy\skills\planning-with-files\scripts\session-catchup.py" (Get-Location)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If catchup report shows unsynced context:
|
||||
1. Run `git diff --stat` to see actual code changes
|
||||
2. Read current planning files
|
||||
3. Update planning files based on catchup + git diff
|
||||
4. Then proceed with task
|
||||
|
||||
## Important: Where Files Go
|
||||
|
||||
- **Templates** are in `${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/templates/`
|
||||
- **Your planning files** go in **your project directory**
|
||||
|
||||
| Location | What Goes There |
|
||||
|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| Skill directory (`${CODEBUDDY_PLUGIN_ROOT}/`) | Templates, scripts, reference docs |
|
||||
| Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
|
||||
2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
|
||||
3. **Create `progress.md`** — 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:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Copy these templates to start:
|
||||
|
||||
- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
|
||||
- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
|
||||
- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
|
||||
|
||||
## Scripts
|
||||
|
||||
Helper scripts for automation:
|
||||
|
||||
- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
|
||||
- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
|
||||
- `scripts/session-catchup.py` — Recover context from previous session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [reference.md](reference.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [examples.md](examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| Use TodoWrite for persistence | Create task_plan.md file |
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 -- uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Host '[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found -- no active planning session.'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Read file content
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status -- always exit 0, incomplete task is a normal state
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ')')
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] Task in progress (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ' phases complete)')
|
||||
if ($IN_PROGRESS -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $IN_PROGRESS + ' phase(s) still in progress.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
if ($PENDING -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $PENDING + ' phase(s) pending.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="${1:-task_plan.md}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found — no active planning session."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status (always exit 0 — incomplete task is a normal state)
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL)"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] Task in progress ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases complete)"
|
||||
if [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $IN_PROGRESS phase(s) still in progress."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
if [ "$PENDING" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $PENDING phase(s) pending."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: .\init-session.ps1 [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$ProjectName = "project"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
$DATE = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd"
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host "Initializing planning files for: $ProjectName"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "task_plan.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "task_plan.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "findings.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "findings.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created findings.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "progress.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "progress.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created progress.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host ""
|
||||
Write-Host "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
Write-Host "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: ./init-session.sh [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
set -e
|
||||
|
||||
PROJECT_NAME="${1:-project}"
|
||||
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
|
||||
|
||||
echo "Initializing planning files for: $PROJECT_NAME"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "task_plan.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > task_plan.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "findings.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > findings.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created findings.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "progress.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > progress.md << EOF
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created progress.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
echo ""
|
||||
echo "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
echo "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,217 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
user-invocable: true
|
||||
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, WebFetch, WebSearch"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
PreToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit|Bash|Read|Glob|Grep"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "cat task_plan.md 2>/dev/null | head -30 || true"
|
||||
PostToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "echo '[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status.'"
|
||||
Stop:
|
||||
- hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "SD=\"${CODEX_SKILL_ROOT:-$HOME/.codex/skills/planning-with-files}/scripts\"; powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"$SD/check-complete.ps1\" 2>/dev/null || sh \"$SD/check-complete.sh\""
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
version: "2.16.1"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## FIRST: Check for Previous Session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Before starting work**, check for unsynced context from a previous session:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Linux/macOS (auto-detects python3 or python)
|
||||
$(command -v python3 || command -v python) ~/.codex/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
# Windows PowerShell
|
||||
python "$env:USERPROFILE\.codex\skills\planning-with-files\scripts\session-catchup.py" (Get-Location)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If catchup report shows unsynced context:
|
||||
1. Run `git diff --stat` to see actual code changes
|
||||
2. Read current planning files
|
||||
3. Update planning files based on catchup + git diff
|
||||
4. Then proceed with task
|
||||
|
||||
## Important: Where Files Go
|
||||
|
||||
- **Templates** are in `~/.codex/skills/planning-with-files/templates/`
|
||||
- **Your planning files** go in **your project directory**
|
||||
|
||||
| Location | What Goes There |
|
||||
|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| Skill directory (`~/.codex/skills/planning-with-files/`) | Templates, scripts, reference docs |
|
||||
| Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
|
||||
2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
|
||||
3. **Create `progress.md`** — 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:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Copy these templates to start:
|
||||
|
||||
- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
|
||||
- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
|
||||
- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
|
||||
|
||||
## Scripts
|
||||
|
||||
Helper scripts for automation:
|
||||
|
||||
- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
|
||||
- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
|
||||
- `scripts/session-catchup.py` — Recover context from previous session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [reference.md](reference.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [examples.md](examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| Use TodoWrite for persistence | Create task_plan.md file |
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="${1:-task_plan.md}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found — no active planning session."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status (always exit 0 — incomplete task is a normal state)
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL)"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] Task in progress ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases complete)"
|
||||
if [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $IN_PROGRESS phase(s) still in progress."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
if [ "$PENDING" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $PENDING phase(s) pending."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: .\init-session.ps1 [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$ProjectName = "project"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
$DATE = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd"
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host "Initializing planning files for: $ProjectName"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "task_plan.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "task_plan.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "findings.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "findings.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created findings.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "progress.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "progress.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created progress.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host ""
|
||||
Write-Host "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
Write-Host "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: ./init-session.sh [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
set -e
|
||||
|
||||
PROJECT_NAME="${1:-project}"
|
||||
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
|
||||
|
||||
echo "Initializing planning files for: $PROJECT_NAME"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "task_plan.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > task_plan.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "findings.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > findings.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created findings.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "progress.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > progress.md << EOF
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created progress.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
echo ""
|
||||
echo "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
echo "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,209 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/usr/bin/env python3
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Session Catchup Script for planning-with-files
|
||||
|
||||
Analyzes the previous session to find unsynced context after the last
|
||||
planning file update. Designed to run on SessionStart.
|
||||
|
||||
Usage: python3 session-catchup.py [project-path]
|
||||
"""
|
||||
|
||||
import json
|
||||
import sys
|
||||
import os
|
||||
from pathlib import Path
|
||||
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Tuple
|
||||
from datetime import datetime
|
||||
|
||||
PLANNING_FILES = ['task_plan.md', 'progress.md', 'findings.md']
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_project_dir(project_path: str) -> Path:
|
||||
"""Convert project path to Claude's storage path format."""
|
||||
sanitized = project_path.replace('/', '-')
|
||||
if not sanitized.startswith('-'):
|
||||
sanitized = '-' + sanitized
|
||||
sanitized = sanitized.replace('_', '-')
|
||||
return Path.home() / '.claude' / 'projects' / sanitized
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_sessions_sorted(project_dir: Path) -> List[Path]:
|
||||
"""Get all session files sorted by modification time (newest first)."""
|
||||
sessions = list(project_dir.glob('*.jsonl'))
|
||||
main_sessions = [s for s in sessions if not s.name.startswith('agent-')]
|
||||
return sorted(main_sessions, key=lambda p: p.stat().st_mtime, reverse=True)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def parse_session_messages(session_file: Path) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Parse all messages from a session file, preserving order."""
|
||||
messages = []
|
||||
with open(session_file, 'r') as f:
|
||||
for line_num, line in enumerate(f):
|
||||
try:
|
||||
data = json.loads(line)
|
||||
data['_line_num'] = line_num
|
||||
messages.append(data)
|
||||
except json.JSONDecodeError:
|
||||
pass
|
||||
return messages
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def find_last_planning_update(messages: List[Dict]) -> Tuple[int, Optional[str]]:
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Find the last time a planning file was written/edited.
|
||||
Returns (line_number, filename) or (-1, None) if not found.
|
||||
"""
|
||||
last_update_line = -1
|
||||
last_update_file = None
|
||||
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', [])
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
|
||||
if tool_name in ('Write', 'Edit'):
|
||||
file_path = tool_input.get('file_path', '')
|
||||
for pf in PLANNING_FILES:
|
||||
if file_path.endswith(pf):
|
||||
last_update_line = msg['_line_num']
|
||||
last_update_file = pf
|
||||
|
||||
return last_update_line, last_update_file
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def extract_messages_after(messages: List[Dict], after_line: int) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Extract conversation messages after a certain line number."""
|
||||
result = []
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
if msg['_line_num'] <= after_line:
|
||||
continue
|
||||
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
is_meta = msg.get('isMeta', False)
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'user' and not is_meta:
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if isinstance(item, dict) and item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
break
|
||||
else:
|
||||
content = ''
|
||||
|
||||
if content and isinstance(content, str):
|
||||
if content.startswith(('<local-command', '<command-', '<task-notification')):
|
||||
continue
|
||||
if len(content) > 20:
|
||||
result.append({'role': 'user', 'content': content, 'line': msg['_line_num']})
|
||||
|
||||
elif msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
msg_content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
text_content = ''
|
||||
tool_uses = []
|
||||
|
||||
if isinstance(msg_content, str):
|
||||
text_content = msg_content
|
||||
elif isinstance(msg_content, list):
|
||||
for item in msg_content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
text_content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
elif item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
if tool_name == 'Edit':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Edit: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Write':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Write: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Bash':
|
||||
cmd = tool_input.get('command', '')[:80]
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Bash: {cmd}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"{tool_name}")
|
||||
|
||||
if text_content or tool_uses:
|
||||
result.append({
|
||||
'role': 'assistant',
|
||||
'content': text_content[:600] if text_content else '',
|
||||
'tools': tool_uses,
|
||||
'line': msg['_line_num']
|
||||
})
|
||||
|
||||
return result
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def main():
|
||||
project_path = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else os.getcwd()
|
||||
project_dir = get_project_dir(project_path)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check if planning files exist (indicates active task)
|
||||
has_planning_files = any(
|
||||
Path(project_path, f).exists() for f in PLANNING_FILES
|
||||
)
|
||||
if not has_planning_files:
|
||||
# No planning files in this project; skip catchup to avoid noise.
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
if not project_dir.exists():
|
||||
# No previous sessions, nothing to catch up on
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
sessions = get_sessions_sorted(project_dir)
|
||||
if len(sessions) < 1:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Find a substantial previous session
|
||||
target_session = None
|
||||
for session in sessions:
|
||||
if session.stat().st_size > 5000:
|
||||
target_session = session
|
||||
break
|
||||
|
||||
if not target_session:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
messages = parse_session_messages(target_session)
|
||||
last_update_line, last_update_file = find_last_planning_update(messages)
|
||||
|
||||
# No planning updates in the target session; skip catchup output.
|
||||
if last_update_line < 0:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Only output if there's unsynced content
|
||||
messages_after = extract_messages_after(messages, last_update_line)
|
||||
|
||||
if not messages_after:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Output catchup report
|
||||
print("\n[planning-with-files] SESSION CATCHUP DETECTED")
|
||||
print(f"Previous session: {target_session.stem}")
|
||||
|
||||
print(f"Last planning update: {last_update_file} at message #{last_update_line}")
|
||||
print(f"Unsynced messages: {len(messages_after)}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- UNSYNCED CONTEXT ---")
|
||||
for msg in messages_after[-15:]: # Last 15 messages
|
||||
if msg['role'] == 'user':
|
||||
print(f"USER: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
if msg.get('content'):
|
||||
print(f"CLAUDE: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
if msg.get('tools'):
|
||||
print(f" Tools: {', '.join(msg['tools'][:4])}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- RECOMMENDED ---")
|
||||
print("1. Run: git diff --stat")
|
||||
print("2. Read: task_plan.md, progress.md, findings.md")
|
||||
print("3. Update planning files based on above context")
|
||||
print("4. Continue with task")
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
if __name__ == '__main__':
|
||||
main()
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: 启动“Planning with Files”三文件工作流（task_plan.md / findings.md / progress.md）
|
||||
invokable: true
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
你将采用“Planning with Files”模式来完成接下来的工作：把计划、发现与进度持久化到 3 个 Markdown 文件里，以避免上下文漂移与遗忘。
|
||||
|
||||
## 目标
|
||||
|
||||
- 在项目根目录确保存在：task_plan.md、findings.md、progress.md
|
||||
- 所有关键决策、研究结论、错误与修复路径必须写入文件
|
||||
- 每完成一个阶段就更新 task_plan.md 的状态
|
||||
|
||||
## 工作步骤
|
||||
|
||||
1. 检查项目根目录是否已有 task_plan.md / findings.md / progress.md
|
||||
2. 如果不存在，先创建它们（可直接运行初始化脚本，或在 IDE 里新建同名文件）：
|
||||
- macOS/Linux：bash .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.sh
|
||||
- Windows：powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.ps1
|
||||
3. 读取 task_plan.md，补全：
|
||||
- Goal（1 句话）
|
||||
- Phases（3-7 个阶段，带 Status: pending / in_progress / complete）
|
||||
- Key Questions（需要回答的关键问题）
|
||||
4. 执行任务时遵守：
|
||||
- 每 2 次“查看/搜索/浏览”后，立刻把发现写入 findings.md
|
||||
- 每次重要决策前，先读取 task_plan.md 刷新目标
|
||||
- 任何错误都记录在 task_plan.md 的 Errors Encountered，并写清楚尝试次数与解决方式
|
||||
5. 持续把本次会话的行动与验证结果写入 progress.md（包括命令、测试、输出）
|
||||
|
||||
## 输出要求
|
||||
|
||||
- 你的回答优先引用这些文件中的最新内容（而不是依赖聊天记忆）
|
||||
- 任务结束前，确保所有阶段均为 complete（或明确说明未完成原因与后续）
|
||||
@@ -1,84 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
version: "2.16.1"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## FIRST: Check for Previous Session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
Before starting work, check for unsynced context from a previous session:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
python3 .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)" || python .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If catchup report shows unsynced context:
|
||||
1. Run `git diff --stat` to see actual code changes
|
||||
2. Read current planning files
|
||||
3. Update planning files based on catchup + git diff
|
||||
4. Then proceed with task
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before any complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Create `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` in your project root
|
||||
2. If they don't exist yet, initialize them using:
|
||||
- macOS/Linux: `bash .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.sh`
|
||||
- Windows: `powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .continue/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/init-session.ps1`
|
||||
3. Re-read `task_plan.md` before major decisions
|
||||
4. Update `task_plan.md` after each phase completes
|
||||
5. Write discoveries to `findings.md` (especially after web/search/image/PDF viewing)
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After any discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, save key findings to text files.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
|
||||
Before major decisions, read `task_plan.md` to refresh goals.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
|
||||
After completing any phase, update statuses and log errors in `task_plan.md`.
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file so you don't repeat it.
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
|
||||
If an action failed, the next action must be different.
|
||||
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
- [reference.md](reference.md)
|
||||
- [examples.md](examples.md)
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 -- uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Host '[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found -- no active planning session.'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Read file content
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status -- always exit 0, incomplete task is a normal state
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ')')
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] Task in progress (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ' phases complete)')
|
||||
if ($IN_PROGRESS -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $IN_PROGRESS + ' phase(s) still in progress.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
if ($PENDING -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $PENDING + ' phase(s) pending.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="${1:-task_plan.md}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found — no active planning session."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status (always exit 0 — incomplete task is a normal state)
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL)"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] Task in progress ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases complete)"
|
||||
if [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $IN_PROGRESS phase(s) still in progress."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
if [ "$PENDING" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $PENDING phase(s) pending."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: .\init-session.ps1 [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$ProjectName = "project"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
$DATE = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd"
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host "Initializing planning files for: $ProjectName"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "task_plan.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "task_plan.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "findings.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "findings.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created findings.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "progress.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "progress.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created progress.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host ""
|
||||
Write-Host "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
Write-Host "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: ./init-session.sh [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
set -e
|
||||
|
||||
PROJECT_NAME="${1:-project}"
|
||||
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
|
||||
|
||||
echo "Initializing planning files for: $PROJECT_NAME"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "task_plan.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > task_plan.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "findings.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > findings.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created findings.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "progress.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > progress.md << EOF
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created progress.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
echo ""
|
||||
echo "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
echo "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,209 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/usr/bin/env python3
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Session Catchup Script for planning-with-files
|
||||
|
||||
Analyzes the previous session to find unsynced context after the last
|
||||
planning file update. Designed to run on SessionStart.
|
||||
|
||||
Usage: python3 session-catchup.py [project-path]
|
||||
"""
|
||||
|
||||
import json
|
||||
import sys
|
||||
import os
|
||||
from pathlib import Path
|
||||
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Tuple
|
||||
from datetime import datetime
|
||||
|
||||
PLANNING_FILES = ['task_plan.md', 'progress.md', 'findings.md']
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_project_dir(project_path: str) -> Path:
|
||||
"""Convert project path to Claude's storage path format."""
|
||||
sanitized = project_path.replace('/', '-')
|
||||
if not sanitized.startswith('-'):
|
||||
sanitized = '-' + sanitized
|
||||
sanitized = sanitized.replace('_', '-')
|
||||
return Path.home() / '.claude' / 'projects' / sanitized
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def get_sessions_sorted(project_dir: Path) -> List[Path]:
|
||||
"""Get all session files sorted by modification time (newest first)."""
|
||||
sessions = list(project_dir.glob('*.jsonl'))
|
||||
main_sessions = [s for s in sessions if not s.name.startswith('agent-')]
|
||||
return sorted(main_sessions, key=lambda p: p.stat().st_mtime, reverse=True)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def parse_session_messages(session_file: Path) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Parse all messages from a session file, preserving order."""
|
||||
messages = []
|
||||
with open(session_file, 'r') as f:
|
||||
for line_num, line in enumerate(f):
|
||||
try:
|
||||
data = json.loads(line)
|
||||
data['_line_num'] = line_num
|
||||
messages.append(data)
|
||||
except json.JSONDecodeError:
|
||||
pass
|
||||
return messages
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def find_last_planning_update(messages: List[Dict]) -> Tuple[int, Optional[str]]:
|
||||
"""
|
||||
Find the last time a planning file was written/edited.
|
||||
Returns (line_number, filename) or (-1, None) if not found.
|
||||
"""
|
||||
last_update_line = -1
|
||||
last_update_file = None
|
||||
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', [])
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
|
||||
if tool_name in ('Write', 'Edit'):
|
||||
file_path = tool_input.get('file_path', '')
|
||||
for pf in PLANNING_FILES:
|
||||
if file_path.endswith(pf):
|
||||
last_update_line = msg['_line_num']
|
||||
last_update_file = pf
|
||||
|
||||
return last_update_line, last_update_file
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def extract_messages_after(messages: List[Dict], after_line: int) -> List[Dict]:
|
||||
"""Extract conversation messages after a certain line number."""
|
||||
result = []
|
||||
for msg in messages:
|
||||
if msg['_line_num'] <= after_line:
|
||||
continue
|
||||
|
||||
msg_type = msg.get('type')
|
||||
is_meta = msg.get('isMeta', False)
|
||||
|
||||
if msg_type == 'user' and not is_meta:
|
||||
content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
if isinstance(content, list):
|
||||
for item in content:
|
||||
if isinstance(item, dict) and item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
break
|
||||
else:
|
||||
content = ''
|
||||
|
||||
if content and isinstance(content, str):
|
||||
if content.startswith(('<local-command', '<command-', '<task-notification')):
|
||||
continue
|
||||
if len(content) > 20:
|
||||
result.append({'role': 'user', 'content': content, 'line': msg['_line_num']})
|
||||
|
||||
elif msg_type == 'assistant':
|
||||
msg_content = msg.get('message', {}).get('content', '')
|
||||
text_content = ''
|
||||
tool_uses = []
|
||||
|
||||
if isinstance(msg_content, str):
|
||||
text_content = msg_content
|
||||
elif isinstance(msg_content, list):
|
||||
for item in msg_content:
|
||||
if item.get('type') == 'text':
|
||||
text_content = item.get('text', '')
|
||||
elif item.get('type') == 'tool_use':
|
||||
tool_name = item.get('name', '')
|
||||
tool_input = item.get('input', {})
|
||||
if tool_name == 'Edit':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Edit: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Write':
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Write: {tool_input.get('file_path', 'unknown')}")
|
||||
elif tool_name == 'Bash':
|
||||
cmd = tool_input.get('command', '')[:80]
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"Bash: {cmd}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
tool_uses.append(f"{tool_name}")
|
||||
|
||||
if text_content or tool_uses:
|
||||
result.append({
|
||||
'role': 'assistant',
|
||||
'content': text_content[:600] if text_content else '',
|
||||
'tools': tool_uses,
|
||||
'line': msg['_line_num']
|
||||
})
|
||||
|
||||
return result
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
def main():
|
||||
project_path = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else os.getcwd()
|
||||
project_dir = get_project_dir(project_path)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check if planning files exist (indicates active task)
|
||||
has_planning_files = any(
|
||||
Path(project_path, f).exists() for f in PLANNING_FILES
|
||||
)
|
||||
if not has_planning_files:
|
||||
# No planning files in this project; skip catchup to avoid noise.
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
if not project_dir.exists():
|
||||
# No previous sessions, nothing to catch up on
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
sessions = get_sessions_sorted(project_dir)
|
||||
if len(sessions) < 1:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Find a substantial previous session
|
||||
target_session = None
|
||||
for session in sessions:
|
||||
if session.stat().st_size > 5000:
|
||||
target_session = session
|
||||
break
|
||||
|
||||
if not target_session:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
messages = parse_session_messages(target_session)
|
||||
last_update_line, last_update_file = find_last_planning_update(messages)
|
||||
|
||||
# No planning updates in the target session; skip catchup output.
|
||||
if last_update_line < 0:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Only output if there's unsynced content
|
||||
messages_after = extract_messages_after(messages, last_update_line)
|
||||
|
||||
if not messages_after:
|
||||
return
|
||||
|
||||
# Output catchup report
|
||||
print("\n[planning-with-files] SESSION CATCHUP DETECTED")
|
||||
print(f"Previous session: {target_session.stem}")
|
||||
|
||||
print(f"Last planning update: {last_update_file} at message #{last_update_line}")
|
||||
print(f"Unsynced messages: {len(messages_after)}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- UNSYNCED CONTEXT ---")
|
||||
for msg in messages_after[-15:]: # Last 15 messages
|
||||
if msg['role'] == 'user':
|
||||
print(f"USER: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
else:
|
||||
if msg.get('content'):
|
||||
print(f"CLAUDE: {msg['content'][:300]}")
|
||||
if msg.get('tools'):
|
||||
print(f" Tools: {', '.join(msg['tools'][:4])}")
|
||||
|
||||
print("\n--- RECOMMENDED ---")
|
||||
print("1. Run: git diff --stat")
|
||||
print("2. Read: task_plan.md, progress.md, findings.md")
|
||||
print("3. Update planning files based on above context")
|
||||
print("4. Continue with task")
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
if __name__ == '__main__':
|
||||
main()
|
||||
@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
|
||||
{
|
||||
"version": 1,
|
||||
"hooks": {
|
||||
"preToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": ".cursor/hooks/pre-tool-use.sh",
|
||||
"matcher": "Write|Edit|Shell|Read",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"postToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": ".cursor/hooks/post-tool-use.sh",
|
||||
"matcher": "Write|Edit",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"stop": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": ".cursor/hooks/stop.sh",
|
||||
"timeout": 10,
|
||||
"loop_limit": 3
|
||||
}
|
||||
]
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
|
||||
{
|
||||
"version": 1,
|
||||
"hooks": {
|
||||
"preToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": "powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .cursor/hooks/pre-tool-use.ps1",
|
||||
"matcher": "Write|Edit|Shell|Read",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"postToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": "powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .cursor/hooks/post-tool-use.ps1",
|
||||
"matcher": "Write|Edit",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"stop": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"command": "powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .cursor/hooks/stop.ps1",
|
||||
"timeout": 10,
|
||||
"loop_limit": 3
|
||||
}
|
||||
]
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Post-tool-use hook for Cursor (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Reminds the agent to update task_plan.md after file modifications.
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Output "[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Post-tool-use hook for Cursor
|
||||
# Reminds the agent to update task_plan.md after file modifications.
|
||||
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Pre-tool-use hook for Cursor (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Reads the first 30 lines of task_plan.md to keep goals in context.
|
||||
# Returns {"decision": "allow"} — this hook never blocks tools.
|
||||
|
||||
$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if (Test-Path $PlanFile) {
|
||||
Get-Content $PlanFile -TotalCount 30 | Write-Host
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Output '{"decision": "allow"}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Pre-tool-use hook for Cursor
|
||||
# Reads the first 30 lines of task_plan.md to keep goals in context.
|
||||
# Returns {"decision": "allow"} — this hook never blocks tools.
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
# Log plan context to stderr (visible in Cursor's hook logs)
|
||||
head -30 "$PLAN_FILE" >&2
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
echo '{"decision": "allow"}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Stop hook for Cursor (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Checks if all phases in task_plan.md are complete.
|
||||
# Returns followup_message to auto-continue if phases are incomplete.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses JSON stdout for control.
|
||||
|
||||
$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "{`"followup_message`": `"[planning-with-files] Task incomplete ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases done). Read task_plan.md and continue working on the remaining phases.`"}"
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -1,42 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Stop hook for Cursor
|
||||
# Checks if all phases in task_plan.md are complete.
|
||||
# Returns followup_message to auto-continue if phases are incomplete.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses JSON stdout for control.
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
# No plan file = no planning session, allow stop
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
# All phases complete, allow stop
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
else
|
||||
# Phases incomplete — auto-continue via followup_message
|
||||
echo "{\"followup_message\": \"[planning-with-files] Task incomplete ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases done). Read task_plan.md and continue working on the remaining phases.\"}"
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
@@ -1,217 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
user-invocable: true
|
||||
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, WebFetch, WebSearch"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
PreToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit|Bash|Read|Glob|Grep"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "cat task_plan.md 2>/dev/null | head -30 || true"
|
||||
PostToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "echo '[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status.'"
|
||||
Stop:
|
||||
- hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "SD=\"${CURSOR_SKILL_ROOT:-.cursor/skills/planning-with-files}/scripts\"; powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"$SD/check-complete.ps1\" 2>/dev/null || sh \"$SD/check-complete.sh\""
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
version: "2.16.1"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## FIRST: Check for Previous Session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Before starting work**, check for unsynced context from a previous session:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Linux/macOS (auto-detects python3 or python)
|
||||
$(command -v python3 || command -v python) .cursor/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
# Windows PowerShell
|
||||
python "$env:USERPROFILE\.cursor\skills\planning-with-files\scripts\session-catchup.py" (Get-Location)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If catchup report shows unsynced context:
|
||||
1. Run `git diff --stat` to see actual code changes
|
||||
2. Read current planning files
|
||||
3. Update planning files based on catchup + git diff
|
||||
4. Then proceed with task
|
||||
|
||||
## Important: Where Files Go
|
||||
|
||||
- **Templates** are in `.cursor/skills/planning-with-files/templates/`
|
||||
- **Your planning files** go in **your project directory**
|
||||
|
||||
| Location | What Goes There |
|
||||
|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| Skill directory (`.cursor/skills/planning-with-files/`) | Templates, scripts, reference docs |
|
||||
| Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
|
||||
2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
|
||||
3. **Create `progress.md`** — 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:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Copy these templates to start:
|
||||
|
||||
- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
|
||||
- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
|
||||
- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
|
||||
|
||||
## Scripts
|
||||
|
||||
Helper scripts for automation:
|
||||
|
||||
- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
|
||||
- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
|
||||
- `scripts/session-catchup.py` — Recover context from previous session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [reference.md](reference.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [examples.md](examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| Use TodoWrite for persistence | Create task_plan.md file |
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,152 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## Core Principle
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task, create these three files:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **task_plan.md** — Track phases and progress
|
||||
2. **findings.md** — Store research and discoveries
|
||||
3. **progress.md** — Session log and test results
|
||||
|
||||
See [templates/](./templates/) for starting templates.
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [references.md](./references.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [examples.md](./examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**This pattern is why Manus went from launch to $2B acquisition in 8 months.**
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,176 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## Important: Where Files Go
|
||||
|
||||
- **Templates** are in this skill's `templates/` folder
|
||||
- **Your planning files** go in **your project directory**
|
||||
|
||||
| Location | What Goes There |
|
||||
|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| Skill directory | Templates, scripts, reference docs |
|
||||
| Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
|
||||
2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
|
||||
3. **Create `progress.md`** — 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:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Copy these templates to start:
|
||||
|
||||
- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
|
||||
- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
|
||||
- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
|
||||
|
||||
## Scripts
|
||||
|
||||
Helper scripts for automation:
|
||||
|
||||
- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
|
||||
- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [references/reference.md](references/reference.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [references/examples.md](references/examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 -- uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Host '[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found -- no active planning session.'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Read file content
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status -- always exit 0, incomplete task is a normal state
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ')')
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] Task in progress (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ' phases complete)')
|
||||
if ($IN_PROGRESS -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $IN_PROGRESS + ' phase(s) still in progress.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
if ($PENDING -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $PENDING + ' phase(s) pending.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="${1:-task_plan.md}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found — no active planning session."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status (always exit 0 — incomplete task is a normal state)
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL)"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] Task in progress ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases complete)"
|
||||
if [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $IN_PROGRESS phase(s) still in progress."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
if [ "$PENDING" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $PENDING phase(s) pending."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: .\init-session.ps1 [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$ProjectName = "project"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
$DATE = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd"
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host "Initializing planning files for: $ProjectName"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "task_plan.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "task_plan.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "findings.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "findings.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created findings.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path "progress.md")) {
|
||||
@"
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
"@ | Out-File -FilePath "progress.md" -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
Write-Host "Created progress.md"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Host ""
|
||||
Write-Host "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
Write-Host "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,120 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Initialize planning files for a new session
|
||||
# Usage: ./init-session.sh [project-name]
|
||||
|
||||
set -e
|
||||
|
||||
PROJECT_NAME="${1:-project}"
|
||||
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
|
||||
|
||||
echo "Initializing planning files for: $PROJECT_NAME"
|
||||
|
||||
# Create task_plan.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "task_plan.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > task_plan.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints
|
||||
- [ ] Document in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
- [ ] Define approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan
|
||||
- [ ] Write to files before executing
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
- [ ] Verify requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
- [ ] Review outputs
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created task_plan.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "task_plan.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create findings.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "findings.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > findings.md << 'EOF'
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
-
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created findings.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "findings.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Create progress.md if it doesn't exist
|
||||
if [ ! -f "progress.md" ]; then
|
||||
cat > progress.md << EOF
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Status
|
||||
- **Phase:** 1 - Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
- **Started:** $DATE
|
||||
|
||||
### Actions Taken
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Test Results
|
||||
| Test | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
|
||||
### Errors
|
||||
| Error | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
EOF
|
||||
echo "Created progress.md"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "progress.md already exists, skipping"
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
echo ""
|
||||
echo "Planning files initialized!"
|
||||
echo "Files: task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md"
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
||||
| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
||||
THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
|
||||
{
|
||||
"version": 1,
|
||||
"hooks": {
|
||||
"sessionStart": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"type": "command",
|
||||
"bash": ".github/hooks/scripts/session-start.sh",
|
||||
"powershell": ".github/hooks/scripts/session-start.ps1",
|
||||
"timeout": 15
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"preToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"type": "command",
|
||||
"bash": ".github/hooks/scripts/pre-tool-use.sh",
|
||||
"powershell": ".github/hooks/scripts/pre-tool-use.ps1",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"postToolUse": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"type": "command",
|
||||
"bash": ".github/hooks/scripts/post-tool-use.sh",
|
||||
"powershell": ".github/hooks/scripts/post-tool-use.ps1",
|
||||
"timeout": 5
|
||||
}
|
||||
],
|
||||
"agentStop": [
|
||||
{
|
||||
"type": "command",
|
||||
"bash": ".github/hooks/scripts/agent-stop.sh",
|
||||
"powershell": ".github/hooks/scripts/agent-stop.ps1",
|
||||
"timeout": 10
|
||||
}
|
||||
]
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Agent stop hook for GitHub Copilot (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Checks if all phases in task_plan.md are complete.
|
||||
# Injects continuation context if phases are incomplete.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
$OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
[Console]::OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
$InputData = [Console]::In.ReadToEnd()
|
||||
|
||||
$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Output '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw -Encoding UTF8
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Output '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$msg = "[planning-with-files] Task incomplete ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases done). Read task_plan.md and continue working on the remaining phases."
|
||||
$output = @{
|
||||
hookSpecificOutput = @{
|
||||
hookEventName = "AgentStop"
|
||||
additionalContext = $msg
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
$output | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 3 -Compress
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,45 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Agent stop hook for GitHub Copilot
|
||||
# Checks if all phases in task_plan.md are complete.
|
||||
# Injects continuation context if phases are incomplete.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
INPUT=$(cat)
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
MSG="[planning-with-files] Task incomplete ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases done). Read task_plan.md and continue working on the remaining phases."
|
||||
echo "{\"hookSpecificOutput\":{\"hookEventName\":\"AgentStop\",\"additionalContext\":\"$MSG\"}}"
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Post-tool-use hook for GitHub Copilot (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Reminds the agent to update task_plan.md after tool use.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
$OutputEncoding = [System.Text.Encoding]::UTF8
|
||||
[Console]::OutputEncoding = [System.Text.Encoding]::UTF8
|
||||
$InputData = [Console]::In.ReadToEnd()
|
||||
|
||||
$output = @{
|
||||
hookSpecificOutput = @{
|
||||
hookEventName = "PostToolUse"
|
||||
additionalContext = "[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status."
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
$output | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 3 -Compress
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Post-tool-use hook for GitHub Copilot
|
||||
# Reminds the agent to update task_plan.md after tool use.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
INPUT=$(cat)
|
||||
|
||||
echo '{"hookSpecificOutput":{"hookEventName":"PostToolUse","additionalContext":"[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status."}}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Pre-tool-use hook for GitHub Copilot (PowerShell)
|
||||
# Reads the first 30 lines of task_plan.md to keep goals in context.
|
||||
# Always allows tool execution — this hook never blocks tools.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
$OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
[Console]::OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
$InputData = [Console]::In.ReadToEnd()
|
||||
|
||||
$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Output '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$Context = (Get-Content $PlanFile -TotalCount 30 -Encoding UTF8 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) -join "`n"
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not $Context) {
|
||||
Write-Output '{"hookSpecificOutput":{"hookEventName":"PreToolUse","permissionDecision":"allow"}}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$output = @{
|
||||
hookSpecificOutput = @{
|
||||
hookEventName = "PreToolUse"
|
||||
permissionDecision = "allow"
|
||||
additionalContext = $Context
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
$output | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 3 -Compress
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,29 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Pre-tool-use hook for GitHub Copilot
|
||||
# Reads the first 30 lines of task_plan.md to keep goals in context.
|
||||
# Always allows tool execution — this hook never blocks tools.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
INPUT=$(cat)
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="task_plan.md"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
CONTEXT=$(head -30 "$PLAN_FILE" 2>/dev/null || echo "")
|
||||
|
||||
if [ -z "$CONTEXT" ]; then
|
||||
echo '{"hookSpecificOutput":{"hookEventName":"PreToolUse","permissionDecision":"allow"}}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Escape context for JSON
|
||||
PYTHON=$(command -v python3 || command -v python)
|
||||
ESCAPED=$(echo "$CONTEXT" | $PYTHON -c "import sys,json; print(json.dumps(sys.stdin.read(), ensure_ascii=False))" 2>/dev/null || echo "\"\"")
|
||||
|
||||
echo "{\"hookSpecificOutput\":{\"hookEventName\":\"PreToolUse\",\"permissionDecision\":\"allow\",\"additionalContext\":$ESCAPED}}"
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Session start hook for GitHub Copilot (PowerShell)
|
||||
# When task_plan.md exists: runs session-catchup or reads plan header.
|
||||
# When task_plan.md doesn't exist: injects SKILL.md so Copilot knows the planning workflow.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
$OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
[Console]::OutputEncoding = [System.Text.UTF8Encoding]::new($false)
|
||||
$InputData = [Console]::In.ReadToEnd()
|
||||
|
||||
$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
$SkillDir = ".github/skills/planning-with-files"
|
||||
|
||||
if (Test-Path $PlanFile) {
|
||||
# Plan exists — try session catchup, fall back to reading plan header
|
||||
$Catchup = ""
|
||||
if (Test-Path "$SkillDir/scripts/session-catchup.py") {
|
||||
try {
|
||||
$PythonCmd = if (Get-Command python3 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { "python3" } else { "python" }
|
||||
$Catchup = & $PythonCmd "$SkillDir/scripts/session-catchup.py" (Get-Location).Path 2>$null
|
||||
} catch {
|
||||
$Catchup = ""
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
if ($Catchup) {
|
||||
$Context = $Catchup -join "`n"
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
$Context = (Get-Content $PlanFile -TotalCount 5 -Encoding UTF8 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) -join "`n"
|
||||
}
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
# No plan yet — inject SKILL.md so Copilot knows the planning workflow and templates
|
||||
if (Test-Path "$SkillDir/SKILL.md") {
|
||||
$Context = Get-Content "$SkillDir/SKILL.md" -Raw -Encoding UTF8 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not $Context) {
|
||||
Write-Output '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$output = @{
|
||||
hookSpecificOutput = @{
|
||||
hookEventName = "SessionStart"
|
||||
additionalContext = $Context
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
$output | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 3 -Compress
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,42 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# planning-with-files: Session start hook for GitHub Copilot
|
||||
# When task_plan.md exists: runs session-catchup or reads plan header.
|
||||
# When task_plan.md doesn't exist: injects SKILL.md so Copilot knows the planning workflow.
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — outputs JSON to stdout.
|
||||
|
||||
# Read stdin (required — Copilot pipes JSON to stdin)
|
||||
INPUT=$(cat)
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="task_plan.md"
|
||||
SKILL_DIR=".github/skills/planning-with-files"
|
||||
PYTHON=$(command -v python3 || command -v python)
|
||||
|
||||
if [ -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
# Plan exists — try session catchup, fall back to reading plan header
|
||||
CATCHUP=""
|
||||
if [ -n "$PYTHON" ] && [ -f "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/session-catchup.py" ]; then
|
||||
CATCHUP=$($PYTHON "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/session-catchup.py" "$(pwd)" 2>/dev/null)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
if [ -n "$CATCHUP" ]; then
|
||||
CONTEXT="$CATCHUP"
|
||||
else
|
||||
CONTEXT=$(head -5 "$PLAN_FILE" 2>/dev/null || echo "")
|
||||
fi
|
||||
else
|
||||
# No plan yet — inject SKILL.md so Copilot knows the planning workflow and templates
|
||||
if [ -f "$SKILL_DIR/SKILL.md" ]; then
|
||||
CONTEXT=$(cat "$SKILL_DIR/SKILL.md" 2>/dev/null || echo "")
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
if [ -z "$CONTEXT" ]; then
|
||||
echo '{}'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Escape context for JSON
|
||||
ESCAPED=$(echo "$CONTEXT" | $PYTHON -c "import sys,json; print(json.dumps(sys.stdin.read(), ensure_ascii=False))" 2>/dev/null || echo "\"\"")
|
||||
|
||||
echo "{\"hookSpecificOutput\":{\"hookEventName\":\"SessionStart\",\"additionalContext\":$ESCAPED}}"
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
+4
-1
@@ -21,8 +21,11 @@ notes.md
|
||||
!examples/**/*.md
|
||||
!**/templates/*.md
|
||||
|
||||
# ClawdHub publish folder (managed separately)
|
||||
# ClawHub publish/upload folders (managed separately)
|
||||
clawdhub-publish/
|
||||
clawhub-upload/
|
||||
clawhub-changelog.txt
|
||||
skill-submission-targets.txt
|
||||
|
||||
# Claude session files
|
||||
.claude/
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,217 +0,0 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
name: planning-with-files
|
||||
description: Implements Manus-style file-based planning to organize and track progress on complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when asked to plan out, break down, or organize a multi-step project, research task, or any work requiring >5 tool calls. Supports automatic session recovery after /clear.
|
||||
user-invocable: true
|
||||
allowed-tools: "Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, WebFetch, WebSearch"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
PreToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit|Bash|Read|Glob|Grep"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "cat task_plan.md 2>/dev/null | head -30 || true"
|
||||
PostToolUse:
|
||||
- matcher: "Write|Edit"
|
||||
hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "echo '[planning-with-files] File updated. If this completes a phase, update task_plan.md status.'"
|
||||
Stop:
|
||||
- hooks:
|
||||
- type: command
|
||||
command: "SD=\"${KILOCODE_SKILL_ROOT:-$HOME/.kilocode/skills/planning-with-files}/scripts\"; powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"$SD/check-complete.ps1\" 2>/dev/null || sh \"$SD/check-complete.sh\""
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
version: "2.16.1"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Planning with Files
|
||||
|
||||
Work like Manus: Use persistent markdown files as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
## FIRST: Check for Previous Session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Before starting work**, check for unsynced context from a previous session:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Linux/macOS (auto-detects python3 or python)
|
||||
$(command -v python3 || command -v python) ~/.kilocode/skills/planning-with-files/scripts/session-catchup.py "$(pwd)"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
# Windows PowerShell
|
||||
python "$env:USERPROFILE\.kilocode\skills\planning-with-files\scripts\session-catchup.py" (Get-Location)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
If catchup report shows unsynced context:
|
||||
1. Run `git diff --stat` to see actual code changes
|
||||
2. Read current planning files
|
||||
3. Update planning files based on catchup + git diff
|
||||
4. Then proceed with task
|
||||
|
||||
## Important: Where Files Go
|
||||
|
||||
- **Templates** are in `~/.kilocode/skills/planning-with-files/templates/`
|
||||
- **Your planning files** go in **your project directory**
|
||||
|
||||
| Location | What Goes There |
|
||||
|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| Skill directory (`~/.kilocode/skills/planning-with-files/`) | Templates, scripts, reference docs |
|
||||
| Your project directory | `task_plan.md`, `findings.md`, `progress.md` |
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
Before ANY complex task:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create `task_plan.md`** — Use [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) as reference
|
||||
2. **Create `findings.md`** — Use [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) as reference
|
||||
3. **Create `progress.md`** — 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:** Planning files go in your project root, not the skill installation folder.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Core Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
|
||||
→ Anything important gets written to disk.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## File Purposes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When to Update |
|
||||
|------|---------|----------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phases, progress, decisions | After each phase |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Research, discoveries | After ANY discovery |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, test results | Throughout session |
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Rules
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Create Plan First
|
||||
Never start a complex task without `task_plan.md`. Non-negotiable.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
> "After every 2 view/browser/search operations, IMMEDIATELY save key findings to text files."
|
||||
|
||||
This prevents visual/multimodal information from being lost.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Read Before Decide
|
||||
Before major decisions, read the plan file. This keeps goals in your attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Update After Act
|
||||
After completing any phase:
|
||||
- Mark phase status: `in_progress` → `complete`
|
||||
- Log any errors encountered
|
||||
- Note files created/modified
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Log ALL Errors
|
||||
Every error goes in the plan file. This builds knowledge and prevents repetition.
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Created default config |
|
||||
| API timeout | 2 | Added retry logic |
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. Never Repeat Failures
|
||||
```
|
||||
if action_failed:
|
||||
next_action != same_action
|
||||
```
|
||||
Track what you tried. Mutate the approach.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3-Strike Error Protocol
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
ATTEMPT 1: Diagnose & Fix
|
||||
→ Read error carefully
|
||||
→ Identify root cause
|
||||
→ Apply targeted fix
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 2: Alternative Approach
|
||||
→ Same error? Try different method
|
||||
→ Different tool? Different library?
|
||||
→ NEVER repeat exact same failing action
|
||||
|
||||
ATTEMPT 3: Broader Rethink
|
||||
→ Question assumptions
|
||||
→ Search for solutions
|
||||
→ Consider updating the plan
|
||||
|
||||
AFTER 3 FAILURES: Escalate to User
|
||||
→ Explain what you tried
|
||||
→ Share the specific error
|
||||
→ Ask for guidance
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Read vs Write Decision Matrix
|
||||
|
||||
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|
||||
|-----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| Just wrote a file | DON'T read | Content still in context |
|
||||
| Viewed image/PDF | Write findings NOW | Multimodal → text before lost |
|
||||
| Browser returned data | Write to file | Screenshots don't persist |
|
||||
| Starting new phase | Read plan/findings | Re-orient if context stale |
|
||||
| Error occurred | Read relevant file | Need current state to fix |
|
||||
| Resuming after gap | Read all planning files | Recover state |
|
||||
|
||||
## The 5-Question Reboot Test
|
||||
|
||||
If you can answer these, your context management is solid:
|
||||
|
||||
| Question | Answer Source |
|
||||
|----------|---------------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Current phase in task_plan.md |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | Goal statement in plan |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | progress.md |
|
||||
|
||||
## When to Use This Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Use for:**
|
||||
- Multi-step tasks (3+ steps)
|
||||
- Research tasks
|
||||
- Building/creating projects
|
||||
- Tasks spanning many tool calls
|
||||
- Anything requiring organization
|
||||
|
||||
**Skip for:**
|
||||
- Simple questions
|
||||
- Single-file edits
|
||||
- Quick lookups
|
||||
|
||||
## Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Copy these templates to start:
|
||||
|
||||
- [templates/task_plan.md](templates/task_plan.md) — Phase tracking
|
||||
- [templates/findings.md](templates/findings.md) — Research storage
|
||||
- [templates/progress.md](templates/progress.md) — Session logging
|
||||
|
||||
## Scripts
|
||||
|
||||
Helper scripts for automation:
|
||||
|
||||
- `scripts/init-session.sh` — Initialize all planning files
|
||||
- `scripts/check-complete.sh` — Verify all phases complete
|
||||
- `scripts/session-catchup.py` — Recover context from previous session (v2.2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
## Advanced Topics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Manus Principles:** See [reference.md](reference.md)
|
||||
- **Real Examples:** See [examples.md](examples.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Anti-Patterns
|
||||
|
||||
| Don't | Do Instead |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| Use TodoWrite for persistence | Create task_plan.md file |
|
||||
| State goals once and forget | Re-read plan before decisions |
|
||||
| Hide errors and retry silently | Log errors to plan file |
|
||||
| Stuff everything in context | Store large content in files |
|
||||
| Start executing immediately | Create plan file FIRST |
|
||||
| Repeat failed actions | Track attempts, mutate approach |
|
||||
| Create files in skill directory | Create files in your project |
|
||||
@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Examples: Planning with Files in Action
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 1: Research Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Research the benefits of morning exercise and write a summary"
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 1: Create Plan
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Write task_plan.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Morning Exercise Benefits Research
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Create a research summary on the benefits of morning exercise.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 1: Create this plan ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 2: Search and gather sources
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Synthesize findings
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Deliver summary
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What are the physical health benefits?
|
||||
2. What are the mental health benefits?
|
||||
3. What scientific studies support this?
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 1** - Creating plan
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 2: Research
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
WebSearch "morning exercise benefits"
|
||||
Write notes.md # Store findings
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 2 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 3: Synthesize
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Refresh goals
|
||||
Read notes.md # Get findings
|
||||
Write morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
Edit task_plan.md # Mark Phase 3 complete
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Loop 4: Deliver
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
Read task_plan.md # Verify complete
|
||||
Deliver morning_exercise_summary.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 2: Bug Fix Task
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Fix the login bug in the authentication module"
|
||||
|
||||
### task_plan.md
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Fix Login Bug
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Identify and fix the bug preventing successful login.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Understand the bug report ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Locate relevant code ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Identify root cause (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Implement fix
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and verify
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
1. What error message appears?
|
||||
2. Which file handles authentication?
|
||||
3. What changed recently?
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Auth handler is in src/auth/login.ts
|
||||
- Error occurs in validateToken() function
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- [Initial] TypeError: Cannot read property 'token' of undefined
|
||||
→ Root cause: user object not awaited properly
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Found root cause, preparing fix
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 3: Feature Development
|
||||
|
||||
**User Request:** "Add a dark mode toggle to the settings page"
|
||||
|
||||
### The 3-File Pattern in Action
|
||||
|
||||
**task_plan.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Task Plan: Dark Mode Toggle
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
Add functional dark mode toggle to settings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
- [x] Phase 1: Research existing theme system ✓
|
||||
- [x] Phase 2: Design implementation approach ✓
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 3: Implement toggle component (CURRENT)
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 4: Add theme switching logic
|
||||
- [ ] Phase 5: Test and polish
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- Using CSS custom properties for theme
|
||||
- Storing preference in localStorage
|
||||
- Toggle component in SettingsPage.tsx
|
||||
|
||||
## Status
|
||||
**Currently in Phase 3** - Building toggle component
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**notes.md:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Notes: Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Existing Theme System
|
||||
- Located in: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
- Uses: CSS custom properties
|
||||
- Current themes: light only
|
||||
|
||||
## Files to Modify
|
||||
1. src/styles/theme.ts - Add dark theme colors
|
||||
2. src/components/SettingsPage.tsx - Add toggle
|
||||
3. src/hooks/useTheme.ts - Create new hook
|
||||
4. src/App.tsx - Wrap with ThemeProvider
|
||||
|
||||
## Color Decisions
|
||||
- Dark background: #1a1a2e
|
||||
- Dark surface: #16213e
|
||||
- Dark text: #eaeaea
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**dark_mode_implementation.md:** (deliverable)
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# Dark Mode Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
## Changes Made
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Added dark theme colors
|
||||
File: src/styles/theme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Created useTheme hook
|
||||
File: src/hooks/useTheme.ts
|
||||
...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example 4: Error Recovery Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
When something fails, DON'T hide it:
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (Wrong)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Silent retry
|
||||
Action: Read config.json # Another retry
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (Correct)
|
||||
```
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Error: File not found
|
||||
|
||||
# Update task_plan.md:
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
- config.json not found → Will create default config
|
||||
|
||||
Action: Write config.json (default config)
|
||||
Action: Read config.json
|
||||
Success!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Read-Before-Decide Pattern
|
||||
|
||||
**Always read your plan before major decisions:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[Many tool calls have happened...]
|
||||
[Context is getting long...]
|
||||
[Original goal might be forgotten...]
|
||||
|
||||
→ Read task_plan.md # This brings goals back into attention!
|
||||
→ Now make the decision # Goals are fresh in context
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is why Manus can handle ~50 tool calls without losing track. The plan file acts as a "goal refresh" mechanism.
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Reference: Manus Context Engineering Principles
|
||||
|
||||
This skill is based on context engineering principles from Manus, the AI agent company acquired by Meta for $2 billion in December 2025.
|
||||
|
||||
## The 6 Manus Principles
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 1: Design Around KV-Cache
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is THE single most important metric for production AI agents."
|
||||
|
||||
**Statistics:**
|
||||
- ~100:1 input-to-output token ratio
|
||||
- Cached tokens: $0.30/MTok vs Uncached: $3/MTok
|
||||
- 10x cost difference!
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation:**
|
||||
- Keep prompt prefixes STABLE (single-token change invalidates cache)
|
||||
- NO timestamps in system prompts
|
||||
- Make context APPEND-ONLY with deterministic serialization
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 2: Mask, Don't Remove
|
||||
|
||||
Don't dynamically remove tools (breaks KV-cache). Use logit masking instead.
|
||||
|
||||
**Best Practice:** Use consistent action prefixes (e.g., `browser_`, `shell_`, `file_`) for easier masking.
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 3: Filesystem as External Memory
|
||||
|
||||
> "Markdown is my 'working memory' on disk."
|
||||
|
||||
**The Formula:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Context Window = RAM (volatile, limited)
|
||||
Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Compression Must Be Restorable:**
|
||||
- Keep URLs even if web content is dropped
|
||||
- Keep file paths when dropping document contents
|
||||
- Never lose the pointer to full data
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 4: Manipulate Attention Through Recitation
|
||||
|
||||
> "Creates and updates todo.md throughout tasks to push global plan into model's recent attention span."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** After ~50 tool calls, models forget original goals ("lost in the middle" effect).
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Re-read `task_plan.md` before each decision. Goals appear in the attention window.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Start of context: [Original goal - far away, forgotten]
|
||||
...many tool calls...
|
||||
End of context: [Recently read task_plan.md - gets ATTENTION!]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 5: Keep the Wrong Stuff In
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Failed actions with stack traces let model implicitly update beliefs
|
||||
- Reduces mistake repetition
|
||||
- Error recovery is "one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior"
|
||||
|
||||
### Principle 6: Don't Get Few-Shotted
|
||||
|
||||
> "Uniformity breeds fragility."
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem:** Repetitive action-observation pairs cause drift and hallucination.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution:** Introduce controlled variation:
|
||||
- Vary phrasings slightly
|
||||
- Don't copy-paste patterns blindly
|
||||
- Recalibrate on repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The 3 Context Engineering Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Lance Martin's analysis of Manus architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 1: Context Reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**Compaction:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Tool calls have TWO representations:
|
||||
├── FULL: Raw tool content (stored in filesystem)
|
||||
└── COMPACT: Reference/file path only
|
||||
|
||||
RULES:
|
||||
- Apply compaction to STALE (older) tool results
|
||||
- Keep RECENT results FULL (to guide next decision)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Summarization:**
|
||||
- Applied when compaction reaches diminishing returns
|
||||
- Generated using full tool results
|
||||
- Creates standardized summary objects
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 2: Context Isolation (Multi-Agent)
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ PLANNER AGENT │
|
||||
│ └─ Assigns tasks to sub-agents │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ KNOWLEDGE MANAGER │
|
||||
│ └─ Reviews conversations │
|
||||
│ └─ Determines filesystem store │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ EXECUTOR SUB-AGENTS │
|
||||
│ └─ Perform assigned tasks │
|
||||
│ └─ Have own context windows │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Insight:** Manus originally used `todo.md` for task planning but found ~33% of actions were spent updating it. Shifted to dedicated planner agent calling executor sub-agents.
|
||||
|
||||
### Strategy 3: Context Offloading
|
||||
|
||||
**Tool Design:**
|
||||
- Use <20 atomic functions total
|
||||
- Store full results in filesystem, not context
|
||||
- Use `glob` and `grep` for searching
|
||||
- Progressive disclosure: load information only as needed
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Agent Loop
|
||||
|
||||
Manus operates in a continuous 7-step loop:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
|
||||
│ 1. ANALYZE CONTEXT │
|
||||
│ - Understand user intent │
|
||||
│ - Assess current state │
|
||||
│ - Review recent observations │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 2. THINK │
|
||||
│ - Should I update the plan? │
|
||||
│ - What's the next logical action? │
|
||||
│ - Are there blockers? │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 3. SELECT TOOL │
|
||||
│ - Choose ONE tool │
|
||||
│ - Ensure parameters available │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 4. EXECUTE ACTION │
|
||||
│ - Tool runs in sandbox │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 5. RECEIVE OBSERVATION │
|
||||
│ - Result appended to context │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 6. ITERATE │
|
||||
│ - Return to step 1 │
|
||||
│ - Continue until complete │
|
||||
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
|
||||
│ 7. DELIVER OUTCOME │
|
||||
│ - Send results to user │
|
||||
│ - Attach all relevant files │
|
||||
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## File Types Manus Creates
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Purpose | When Created | When Updated |
|
||||
|------|---------|--------------|--------------|
|
||||
| `task_plan.md` | Phase tracking, progress | Task start | After completing phases |
|
||||
| `findings.md` | Discoveries, decisions | After ANY discovery | After viewing images/PDFs |
|
||||
| `progress.md` | Session log, what's done | At breakpoints | Throughout session |
|
||||
| Code files | Implementation | Before execution | After errors |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Critical Constraints
|
||||
|
||||
- **Single-Action Execution:** ONE tool call per turn. No parallel execution.
|
||||
- **Plan is Required:** Agent must ALWAYS know: goal, current phase, remaining phases
|
||||
- **Files are Memory:** Context = volatile. Filesystem = persistent.
|
||||
- **Never Repeat Failures:** If action failed, next action MUST be different
|
||||
- **Communication is a Tool:** Message types: `info` (progress), `ask` (blocking), `result` (terminal)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Manus Statistics
|
||||
|
||||
| Metric | Value |
|
||||
|--------|-------|
|
||||
| Average tool calls per task | ~50 |
|
||||
| Input-to-output token ratio | 100:1 |
|
||||
| Acquisition price | $2 billion |
|
||||
| Time to $100M revenue | 8 months |
|
||||
| Framework refactors since launch | 5 times |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Quotes
|
||||
|
||||
> "Context window = RAM (volatile, limited). Filesystem = Disk (persistent, unlimited). Anything important gets written to disk."
|
||||
|
||||
> "if action_failed: next_action != same_action. Track what you tried. Mutate the approach."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Error recovery is one of the clearest signals of TRUE agentic behavior."
|
||||
|
||||
> "KV-cache hit rate is the single most important metric for a production-stage AI agent."
|
||||
|
||||
> "Leave the wrong turns in the context."
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Source
|
||||
|
||||
Based on Manus's official context engineering documentation:
|
||||
https://manus.im/blog/Context-Engineering-for-AI-Agents-Lessons-from-Building-Manus
|
||||
@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Findings & Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your knowledge base for the task. Stores everything you discover and decide.
|
||||
WHY: Context windows are limited. This file is your "external memory" - persistent and unlimited.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after ANY discovery, especially after 2 view/browser/search operations (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Requirements
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: What the user asked for, broken down into specific requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Keeps requirements visible so you don't forget what you're building.
|
||||
WHEN: Fill this in during Phase 1 (Requirements & Discovery).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Command-line interface
|
||||
- Add tasks
|
||||
- List all tasks
|
||||
- Delete tasks
|
||||
- Python implementation
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Captured from user request -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Research Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Key discoveries from web searches, documentation reading, or exploration.
|
||||
WHY: Multimodal content (images, browser results) doesn't persist. Write it down immediately.
|
||||
WHEN: After EVERY 2 view/browser/search operations, update this section (2-Action Rule).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python's argparse module supports subcommands for clean CLI design
|
||||
- JSON module handles file persistence easily
|
||||
- Standard pattern: python script.py <command> [args]
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Key discoveries during exploration -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Decisions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Architecture and implementation choices you've made, with reasoning.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you chose a technology or approach. This table preserves that knowledge.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant technical choice.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
| argparse with subcommands | Clean CLI: python todo.py add "task" |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Decisions made with rationale -->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Issues Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Problems you ran into and how you solved them.
|
||||
WHY: Similar to errors in task_plan.md, but focused on broader issues (not just code errors).
|
||||
WHEN: Document when you encounter blockers or unexpected challenges.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Empty file causes JSONDecodeError | Added explicit empty file check before json.load() |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- Errors and how they were resolved -->
|
||||
| Issue | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|------------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: URLs, file paths, API references, documentation links you've found useful.
|
||||
WHY: Easy reference for later. Don't lose important links in context.
|
||||
WHEN: Add as you discover useful resources.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Python argparse docs: https://docs.python.org/3/library/argparse.html
|
||||
- Project structure: src/main.py, src/utils.py
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- URLs, file paths, API references -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Visual/Browser Findings
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Information you learned from viewing images, PDFs, or browser results.
|
||||
WHY: CRITICAL - Visual/multimodal content doesn't persist in context. Must be captured as text.
|
||||
WHEN: IMMEDIATELY after viewing images or browser results. Don't wait!
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Screenshot shows login form has email and password fields
|
||||
- Browser shows API returns JSON with "status" and "data" keys
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- CRITICAL: Update after every 2 view/browser operations -->
|
||||
<!-- Multimodal content must be captured as text immediately -->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER: The 2-Action Rule
|
||||
After every 2 view/browser/search operations, you MUST update this file.
|
||||
This prevents visual information from being lost when context resets.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update this file after every 2 view/browser/search operations*
|
||||
*This prevents visual information from being lost*
|
||||
@@ -1,114 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Progress Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Your session log - a chronological record of what you did, when, and what happened.
|
||||
WHY: Answers "What have I done?" in the 5-Question Reboot Test. Helps you resume after breaks.
|
||||
WHEN: Update after completing each phase or encountering errors. More detailed than task_plan.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Session: [DATE]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: The date of this work session.
|
||||
WHY: Helps track when work happened, useful for resuming after time gaps.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: 2026-01-15
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of actions taken during this phase.
|
||||
WHY: Provides context for what was done, making it easier to resume or debug.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you work through the phase, or at least when you complete it.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
- **Started:** [timestamp]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS: Same as task_plan.md (pending, in_progress, complete)
|
||||
TIMESTAMP: When you started this phase (e.g., "2026-01-15 10:00")
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: List of specific actions you performed.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- Created todo.py with basic structure
|
||||
- Implemented add functionality
|
||||
- Fixed FileNotFoundError
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which files you created or changed.
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for what was touched. Helps with debugging and review.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
- todo.py (created)
|
||||
- todos.json (created by app)
|
||||
- task_plan.md (updated)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: [Title]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Same structure as Phase 1, for the next phase.
|
||||
WHY: Keep a separate log entry for each phase to track progress clearly.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
- Actions taken:
|
||||
-
|
||||
- Files created/modified:
|
||||
-
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Table of tests you ran, what you expected, what actually happened.
|
||||
WHY: Documents verification of functionality. Helps catch regressions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update as you test features, especially during Phase 4 (Testing & Verification).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Add task | python todo.py add "Buy milk" | Task added | Task added successfully | ✓ |
|
||||
| List tasks | python todo.py list | Shows all tasks | Shows all tasks | ✓ |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Test | Input | Expected | Actual | Status |
|
||||
|------|-------|----------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| | | | | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Log
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Detailed log of every error encountered, with timestamps and resolution attempts.
|
||||
WHY: More detailed than task_plan.md's error table. Helps you learn from mistakes.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| 2026-01-15 10:35 | FileNotFoundError | 1 | Added file existence check |
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| 2026-01-15 10:37 | JSONDecodeError | 2 | Added empty file handling |
|
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-->
|
||||
<!-- Keep ALL errors - they help avoid repetition -->
|
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| Timestamp | Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-----------|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## 5-Question Reboot Check
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Five questions that verify your context is solid. If you can answer these, you're on track.
|
||||
WHY: This is the "reboot test" - if you can answer all 5, you can resume work effectively.
|
||||
WHEN: Update periodically, especially when resuming after a break or context reset.
|
||||
|
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THE 5 QUESTIONS:
|
||||
1. Where am I? → Current phase in task_plan.md
|
||||
2. Where am I going? → Remaining phases
|
||||
3. What's the goal? → Goal statement in task_plan.md
|
||||
4. What have I learned? → See findings.md
|
||||
5. What have I done? → See progress.md (this file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
<!-- If you can answer these, context is solid -->
|
||||
| Question | Answer |
|
||||
|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Where am I? | Phase X |
|
||||
| Where am I going? | Remaining phases |
|
||||
| What's the goal? | [goal statement] |
|
||||
| What have I learned? | See findings.md |
|
||||
| What have I done? | See above |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDER:
|
||||
- Update after completing each phase or encountering errors
|
||||
- Be detailed - this is your "what happened" log
|
||||
- Include timestamps for errors to track when issues occurred
|
||||
-->
|
||||
*Update after completing each phase or encountering errors*
|
||||
@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Task Plan: [Brief Description]
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: This is your roadmap for the entire task. Think of it as your "working memory on disk."
|
||||
WHY: After 50+ tool calls, your original goals can get forgotten. This file keeps them fresh.
|
||||
WHEN: Create this FIRST, before starting any work. Update after each phase completes.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
## Goal
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: One clear sentence describing what you're trying to achieve.
|
||||
WHY: This is your north star. Re-reading this keeps you focused on the end state.
|
||||
EXAMPLE: "Create a Python CLI todo app with add, list, and delete functionality."
|
||||
-->
|
||||
[One sentence describing the end state]
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Phase
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Which phase you're currently working on (e.g., "Phase 1", "Phase 3").
|
||||
WHY: Quick reference for where you are in the task. Update this as you progress.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
Phase 1
|
||||
|
||||
## Phases
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Break your task into 3-7 logical phases. Each phase should be completable.
|
||||
WHY: Breaking work into phases prevents overwhelm and makes progress visible.
|
||||
WHEN: Update status after completing each phase: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Requirements & Discovery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Understand what needs to be done and gather initial information.
|
||||
WHY: Starting without understanding leads to wasted effort. This phase prevents that.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Understand user intent
|
||||
- [ ] Identify constraints and requirements
|
||||
- [ ] Document findings in findings.md
|
||||
- **Status:** in_progress
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
STATUS VALUES:
|
||||
- pending: Not started yet
|
||||
- in_progress: Currently working on this
|
||||
- complete: Finished this phase
|
||||
-->
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Planning & Structure
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Decide how you'll approach the problem and what structure you'll use.
|
||||
WHY: Good planning prevents rework. Document decisions so you remember why you chose them.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Define technical approach
|
||||
- [ ] Create project structure if needed
|
||||
- [ ] Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Implementation
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Actually build/create/write the solution.
|
||||
WHY: This is where the work happens. Break into smaller sub-tasks if needed.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Execute the plan step by step
|
||||
- [ ] Write code to files before executing
|
||||
- [ ] Test incrementally
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 4: Testing & Verification
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Verify everything works and meets requirements.
|
||||
WHY: Catching issues early saves time. Document test results in progress.md.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Verify all requirements met
|
||||
- [ ] Document test results in progress.md
|
||||
- [ ] Fix any issues found
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 5: Delivery
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Final review and handoff to user.
|
||||
WHY: Ensures nothing is forgotten and deliverables are complete.
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- [ ] Review all output files
|
||||
- [ ] Ensure deliverables are complete
|
||||
- [ ] Deliver to user
|
||||
- **Status:** pending
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Questions
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Important questions you need to answer during the task.
|
||||
WHY: These guide your research and decision-making. Answer them as you go.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
1. Should tasks persist between sessions? (Yes - need file storage)
|
||||
2. What format for storing tasks? (JSON file)
|
||||
-->
|
||||
1. [Question to answer]
|
||||
2. [Question to answer]
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Technical and design decisions you've made, with the reasoning behind them.
|
||||
WHY: You'll forget why you made choices. This table helps you remember and justify decisions.
|
||||
WHEN: Update whenever you make a significant choice (technology, approach, structure).
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| Use JSON for storage | Simple, human-readable, built-in Python support |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Decision | Rationale |
|
||||
|----------|-----------|
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Errors Encountered
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
WHAT: Every error you encounter, what attempt number it was, and how you resolved it.
|
||||
WHY: Logging errors prevents repeating the same mistakes. This is critical for learning.
|
||||
WHEN: Add immediately when an error occurs, even if you fix it quickly.
|
||||
EXAMPLE:
|
||||
| FileNotFoundError | 1 | Check if file exists, create empty list if not |
|
||||
| JSONDecodeError | 2 | Handle empty file case explicitly |
|
||||
-->
|
||||
| Error | Attempt | Resolution |
|
||||
|-------|---------|------------|
|
||||
| | 1 | |
|
||||
|
||||
## Notes
|
||||
<!--
|
||||
REMINDERS:
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
- Never repeat a failed action - mutate your approach instead
|
||||
-->
|
||||
- Update phase status as you progress: pending → in_progress → complete
|
||||
- Re-read this plan before major decisions (attention manipulation)
|
||||
- Log ALL errors - they help avoid repetition
|
||||
@@ -1,44 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 -- uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
param(
|
||||
[string]$PlanFile = "task_plan.md"
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
if (-not (Test-Path $PlanFile)) {
|
||||
Write-Host '[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found -- no active planning session.'
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Read file content
|
||||
$content = Get-Content $PlanFile -Raw
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
$TOTAL = ([regex]::Matches($content, "### Phase")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* complete")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* in_progress")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\*\*Status:\*\* pending")).Count
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq 0 -and $IN_PROGRESS -eq 0 -and $PENDING -eq 0) {
|
||||
$COMPLETE = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[complete\]")).Count
|
||||
$IN_PROGRESS = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[in_progress\]")).Count
|
||||
$PENDING = ([regex]::Matches($content, "\[pending\]")).Count
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status -- always exit 0, incomplete task is a normal state
|
||||
if ($COMPLETE -eq $TOTAL -and $TOTAL -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ')')
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] Task in progress (' + $COMPLETE + '/' + $TOTAL + ' phases complete)')
|
||||
if ($IN_PROGRESS -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $IN_PROGRESS + ' phase(s) still in progress.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
if ($PENDING -gt 0) {
|
||||
Write-Host ('[planning-with-files] ' + $PENDING + ' phase(s) pending.')
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
|
||||
#!/bin/bash
|
||||
# Check if all phases in task_plan.md are complete
|
||||
# Always exits 0 — uses stdout for status reporting
|
||||
# Used by Stop hook to report task completion status
|
||||
|
||||
PLAN_FILE="${1:-task_plan.md}"
|
||||
|
||||
if [ ! -f "$PLAN_FILE" ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] No task_plan.md found — no active planning session."
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Count total phases
|
||||
TOTAL=$(grep -c "### Phase" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Check for **Status:** format first
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -cF "**Status:** complete" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -cF "**Status:** in_progress" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -cF "**Status:** pending" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
|
||||
# Fallback: check for [complete] inline format if **Status:** not found
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq 0 ] && [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PENDING" -eq 0 ]; then
|
||||
COMPLETE=$(grep -c "\[complete\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
IN_PROGRESS=$(grep -c "\[in_progress\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
PENDING=$(grep -c "\[pending\]" "$PLAN_FILE" || true)
|
||||
fi
|
||||
|
||||
# Default to 0 if empty
|
||||
: "${TOTAL:=0}"
|
||||
: "${COMPLETE:=0}"
|
||||
: "${IN_PROGRESS:=0}"
|
||||
: "${PENDING:=0}"
|
||||
|
||||
# Report status (always exit 0 — incomplete task is a normal state)
|
||||
if [ "$COMPLETE" -eq "$TOTAL" ] && [ "$TOTAL" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] ALL PHASES COMPLETE ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL)"
|
||||
else
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] Task in progress ($COMPLETE/$TOTAL phases complete)"
|
||||
if [ "$IN_PROGRESS" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $IN_PROGRESS phase(s) still in progress."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
if [ "$PENDING" -gt 0 ]; then
|
||||
echo "[planning-with-files] $PENDING phase(s) pending."
|
||||
fi
|
||||
fi
|
||||
exit 0
|
||||
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Block a user