Focus Chain

Focus Chain is a task management enhancement feature in PostQode that provides automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking throughout your tasks.

This enables PostQode to work on long-horizon tasks, seamlessly managing the context sent to LLMs, and keeping PostQode on track across many context window resets.

Key Features

Automatic Todo List Generation

PostQode analyzes your task and automatically creates a comprehensive todo list with:

• Clear, actionable items in markdown checklist format
• Logical breakdown of complex tasks into manageable steps
• Real-time updates as work progresses

User-Editable Todo Lists

Todo lists are stored as editable markdown files:

• Direct editing through your preferred markdown editor
• Automatic detection of changes you make
• Seamless integration back into PostQode's workflow
• Quick access through the edit button in the task header

Visual Progress Tracking

The task header displays clear progress indicators:

• Step counters showing current progress (e.g., "3/8")
• Completed items clearly marked with checkmarks
• Current work highlighted with indicators
• Expandable view to see the full todo list

Smart Reminder System

Configurable reminders ensure todo lists stay current:

• Default reminder every 6 messages (customizable 1-100)
• Automatic prompts when switching from Plan Mode to Act Mode
• User-triggered updates when todo lists are manually edited

Getting Started

1. Open PostQode Settings

• Click the gear icon in the PostQode sidebar

  • Navigate to the "Features" section

  2. Enable Focus Chain
• Check "Enable Focus Chain"

  • Optionally adjust "Remind PostQode Interval" (default: 6 messages)

  3. Start a New Task
• Begin a new task
  • PostQode will automatically start creating and managing todo lists

Setting	Default	Range	Description
Enable Focus Chain	Disabled	On/Off	Enables enhanced task progress tracking
Remind PostQode Interval	6	1-100 messages	How often PostQode updates the todo list

Usage Examples

1. Task Initiation

When you start a new task with Focus Chain enabled:

User: "Create a user authentication system for my React app"

PostQode: [Analyzes request and creates todo list]

2. Todo List Created

PostQode creates a comprehensive plan for the task, stored in a markdown file:

- [ ] Set up project structure
- [ ] Install authentication dependencies
- [ ] Create user registration component
- [ ] Implement login functionality
- [ ] Add password validation
- [ ] Set up user database schema
- [ ] Write authentication tests
- [ ] Deploy to staging environment

3. Progress Tracking

As PostQode works, the task header shows real-time progress:

[3/8] Implement login functionality     ⌄

Click to expand and see the full list:

✓ Set up project structure
✓ Install authentication dependencies
✓ Create user registration component
○ Implement login functionality  ← Currently working
○ Add password validation
○ Set up user database schema
○ Write authentication tests
○ Deploy to staging environment

4. User Editing

Need to tweak the todo list? No problem.

1. Open the todo list Click the edit button in the expanded todo view

2. Edit the markdown file A markdown file opens in your editor:

# Focus Chain Todo List for Task abc123

<!-- Edit this markdown file to update your focus chain todo list -->
<!-- Use - [ ] for incomplete items and - [x] for completed items -->

- [x] Set up project structure
- [x] Install authentication dependencies (e.g., Firebase Auth)
- [x] Create user registration component
- [ ] Implement login functionality
- [ ] Add password reset feature
- [ ] Set up protected routes
- [ ] Implement logout functionality
- [ ] Add user profile page
- [ ] Write authentication tests
- [ ] Deploy to staging environment

<!-- Save this file to update the task's todo list -->

3. Make your changes Add, remove, or reorder items as needed

4. Save the file PostQode automatically detects and uses your updates

Focus Chain turns PostQode into your personal project manager, keeping you on track and your tasks organized. Give it a try on your next project!