This prevents you from losing track of what you're doing during complex tasks by using three markdown files to track goals, findings, and progress. The pattern is simple: create a plan in `task_plan.md` before starting work, log research discoveries in `findings.md` every couple of searches, and update `progress.md` as you go. The "3-strike protocol" for handling repeated errors is smart, it forces you to change approaches instead of bashing your head against the same wall. Works standalone but it's part of a larger AI Maestro suite that adds memory and search capabilities. Best for anything that'll take more than five tool calls or where you might drift from the original goal.
npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill planning