포커스 체인

Careti 포커스 체인은 장기 작업을 위한 자동 TODO 관리 기능입니다. LLM에 전달되는 컨텍스트를 지속적으로 관리하며, 여러 번의 컨텍스트 리셋에서도 진행 상황을 유지합니다.

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딥 플래닝 슬래시 명령과 함께 사용하면, 계획 단계에서 만든 구현 TODO를 실시간으로 추적할 수 있습니다.

주요 기능

자동 TODO 생성

• 작업을 분석해 체크리스트 형태의 TODO를 자동 생성
• 복잡한 작업을 단계별로 쪼개어 관리
• 진행 상황에 따라 실시간 업데이트

직접 편집 가능한 TODO

• TODO는 마크다운 파일로 저장되어 바로 수정 가능
• 수정 사항을 자동으로 감지해 워크플로에 반영
• 작업 헤더의 편집 버튼으로 빠르게 접근

시각적 진행 표시

• 작업 헤더에 현재 진행도(예: 3/8)를 표시
• 완료 항목 체크, 진행 중 항목 강조
• 확장 뷰로 전체 목록 확인

리마인더

• 기본 6메시지 간격(1~100까지 설정 가능)으로 TODO 갱신 알림
• Plan → Act 전환 시 자동 알림
• 수동 편집 시 즉시 업데이트

시작하기

1. Careti 설정(⚙️) → Features에서 Enable Focus Chain 활성화
2. Remind Careti Interval 값 조정(기본 6)
3. 새 작업 시작 → TODO 자동 생성/관리 시작

설정	기본값	범위	설명
Enable Focus Chain	Disabled	On/Off	향상된 진행 추적 활성화
Remind Careti Interval	6	1-100 messages	TODO 갱신 알림 주기

4. User Editing

Need to tweak the todo list? No problem.

Editing Process:

1. Open Editor: Click the edit button in the expanded todo view

2. Edit 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. Customize: Add, remove, or reorder items as needed

4. Save: Careti automatically detects and uses your updates

File Structure

Todo List Storage

Todo lists are stored as markdown files in your task directory:

<VSCode Global Storage>/
  tasks/
    <taskId>/
      focus_chain_taskid_<taskId>.md
      ... other task files

Markdown Format

Todo files use standard markdown checklist syntax:

# Focus Chain Todo List for Task abc123

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

- [x] Set up project structure
- [x] 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

<!-- Save this file and the todo list will be updated in the task -->

Integration with Plan/Act Mode

Focus Chain works seamlessly with Careti's Plan/Act mode:

• Plan Mode: Optional todo lists for presenting concrete steps
• Act Mode: Automatic todo creation when switching from Plan Mode

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For complex projects, start in Plan Mode to discuss and refine your approach before switching to Act Mode for implementation.

Best Practices

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1. Start with Clear Requests

• Provide detailed initial task descriptions
• Include specific requirements and constraints
• Mention any preferred technologies or approaches

2. Review Generated Lists

• Check that Careti's breakdown aligns with your expectations
• Verify that all important steps are included
• Ensure the order makes sense for your project

3. Edit When Needed

• Add missing steps you identify
• Remove unnecessary items
• Reorder steps for better workflow
• Add more specific details to general items

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1. Use Plan Mode First

• Discuss the approach before implementation
• Refine requirements through conversation
• Switch to Act Mode when ready to begin work

2. Break Down Large Tasks

• Split complex projects into smaller, manageable tasks
• Create separate todo lists for different components
• Focus on one major area at a time

3. Regular Reviews

• Check progress periodically during long tasks
• Update todo lists as requirements evolve
• Communicate changes to Careti through edits

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1. Share Todo Files

• Todo markdown files can be shared with team members
• Include in version control for project documentation
• Use as basis for project planning discussions

2. Consistent Format

• Follow the standard markdown checklist format
• Keep item descriptions clear and actionable
• Use consistent terminology across todo lists

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Troubleshooting

Having issues? Try these quick fixes:

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• Check that Focus Chain is enabled in settings
• Focus Chain may not work as well with smaller, less capable models
• Ensure file permissions are correct in the task directory

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• Verify your editor supports markdown
• Check VSCode has write permissions for the directory

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• Ensure todo items use correct syntax (- [ ] and - [x])
• Verify the markdown file is properly formatted

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Still stuck? Use the /reportbug command in Careti to get help.

Technical Details (for the curious)

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• Real-time file watching detects changes to todo markdown files
• Automatic synchronization between file edits and UI updates
• Graceful handling of file creation, modification, and deletion

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• Dynamic counting of completed vs. total todo items
• Support for both - [x] and - [X] completion syntax
• Unicode symbols (✓, ○) for enhanced visual display

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• Todo lists stored locally in VSCode workspace
• No todo content transmitted to external services
• Usage telemetry (can be disabled in settings)

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