This skill implements a file-based planning system for complex, multi-step tasks by creating persistent markdown files to track goals, findings, and progress. It acts as an external working memory to maintain context and organization throughout long workflows or research projects.
# Codex IDE Support
## Overview
planning-with-files works with Codex as a personal skill in `~/.codex/skills/`.
## Installation
Codex auto-discovers skills from `.codex/skills/` directories. Two installation methods:
### Method 1: Workspace Installation (Recommended)
Share the skill with your entire team by adding it to your repository:
```bash
# In your project repository
git clone https://github.com/OthmanAdi/planning-with-files.git /tmp/planning-with-files
# Copy the Codex skill to your repo
cp -r /tmp/planning-with-files/.codex .
# Commit to share with team
git add .codex/
git commit -m "Add planning-with-files skill for Codex"
git push
# Clean up
rm -rf /tmp/planning-with-files
```
Now everyone on your team using Codex will have access to the skill!
### Method 2: Personal Installation
Install just for yourself:
```bash
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/OthmanAdi/planning-with-files.git /tmp/planning-with-files
# Copy to your personal Codex skills folder
mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills
cp -r /tmp/planning-with-files/.codex/skills/planning-with-files ~/.codex/skills/
# Clean up
rm -rf /tmp/planning-with-files
```
## Usage with Superpowers
If you have [obra/superpowers](https://github.com/obra/superpowers) installed:
```bash
~/.codex/superpowers/.codex/superpowers-codex use-skill planning-with-files
```
## Usage without Superpowers
Add to your `~/.codex/AGENTS.md`:
```markdown
## Planning with Files
<IMPORTANT>
For complex tasks (3+ steps, research, projects):
1. Read skill: `cat ~/.codex/skills/planning-with-files/SKILL.md`
2. Create task_plan.md, findings.md, progress.md in your project directory
3. Follow 3-file pattern throughout the task
</IMPORTANT>
```
## Verification
```bash
ls -la ~/.codex/skills/planning-with-files/SKILL.md
```
## Learn More
- [Installation Guide](installation.md)
- [Quick Start](quickstart.md)
- [Workflow Diagram](workflow.md)