Implements Manus-style file-based planning for complex tasks. Creates task_plan.md, findings.md, and progress.md. Use when starting complex multi-step tasks, research projects, or any task requiring >5 tool calls.
Activates automatically when designing or implementing Cloudflare Workers APIs, orchestrating multi-provider API calls, implementing D1 database operations, or managing KV-based caching strategies. Ensures proper error handling, provider tagging, fallback chains, and orchestration patterns for BooksTrack backend infrastructure. Auto-activates on: - File patterns: *.worker.js, *-api.ts, *-service.ts in backend code - Keywords: "api orchestration", "multi-provider", "fallback chain", "D1 query" - Context: Cloudflare Workers development, API design discussions
Ensures proper use of PAL MCP tools (thinkdeep, debug, codereview, consensus, planner) for complex tasks requiring deep analysis, multi-model collaboration, or systematic investigation. Auto-activates when: - User requests debugging, code review, or planning assistance - Complex problems require systematic investigation - Multi-model consensus needed for architectural decisions - Deep thinking required for root cause analysis Provides guidance on: - When to use each PAL MCP tool - Proper continuation_id management - Model selection strategies - Workflow orchestration patterns