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+# 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.