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Track progress in multi-phase workflows with TodoWrite.
Passed 17 of 21 test cases with the skill, and 14 of 21 without it.
and 1 more in the full report
3 fixed15 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
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One of 3 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
An engineer wants to create a tracking list with 60 individual micro-tasks for a database schema migration. Is 60 tasks recommended for workflow visibility, or should tasks be grouped? State the maximum recommended task limit.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Advises setting the maximum total task count limit between 15 and 20 tasks. | Missed | Passed |
| Directs grouping low-level operations into broader tasks to avoid overwhelming the user interface. | Passed | Passed |
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Version: 1.0.0 Purpose: Patterns for using TodoWrite in complex multi-phase workflows Status: Production Ready
TodoWrite orchestration is the practice of using the TodoWrite tool to provide real-time progress visibility in complex multi-phase workflows. It transforms opaque "black box" workflows into transparent, trackable processes where users can see:
This skill provides battle-tested patterns for:
TodoWrite orchestration is especially valuable for workflows with >5 phases or >10 minutes duration, where users need progress feedback.
Create TodoWrite List BEFORE Starting:
Initialize TodoWrite as step 0 of your workflow, before any actual work begins:
✅ CORRECT - Initialize First:
Step 0: Initialize TodoWrite
TodoWrite: Create task list
- PHASE 1: Gather user inputs
test cases passed, vs 14 / 21 without
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