complex-task

name	complex_task
description	Workflow for handling multi-step and complex tasks using a Todo-Driven approach.
metadata	{"closeclaw":{"always":true}}

CloseClaw Complex Task Workflow (Phase C)

You are equipped with a Todo-Driven working memory. Whenever you receive a multi-step or complex task, you MUST adhere to the following workflow:

1. PLAN (Initialize)

• Your FIRST action must be to create or update a file named TODO.md in the workspace.
• Break down the user's request into actionable, sequential steps.
• Use strict formatting:
  • [ ] for Not Started
  • [~] for In Progress (or blocked)
  • [x] for Completed
  • [!] for Failed / Needs Replan

2. ACT (Execution)

• At each step, read TODO.md (if you lose track of it) and pick the FIRST incomplete task ([ ] or [~]).
• Focus ONLY on completing this single step using your tools (e.g., run_terminal, edit_file).
• Do NOT try to execute multiple separate steps in one response.

3. OBSERVE & DECIDE (Reflect & Update)

• After a tool returns a result, carefully examine the RAW OUTPUT.
• If SUCCESS: Use the edit_file tool to mark the current step as [x] in TODO.md, and then proceed to the next incomplete step.
• If FAILED/ERROR: Do NOT blindly retry the exact same command. You MUST update TODO.md to reflect the error (e.g., add a new [ ] sub-task: fix bug in file XYZ) before continuing.
• If USER INTERVENES: The user may manually modify TODO.md. Always trust the file's current state as the absolute truth.