gsd-pause-work

Create a context handoff file capturing work state and commit it as WIP.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aydadevelop/turborepo-starter --skill gsd-pause-work-aydadevelop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/aydadevelop/turborepo-starter/tree/main/.github/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aydadevelop/turborepo-starter --skill gsd-pause-work-aydadevelop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you preserve your exact state of work when you need to pause a task, ensuring you can seamlessly resume later without losing context or progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Handoff: Creates a detailed .continue-here.md file capturing your current position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions made, and any blockers.
  • Automated Commit: Commits the handoff file as a work-in-progress (WIP) to your version control system.
  • Resume Instructions: Provides clear guidance on how to pick up where you left off.
  • Use Case: You're in the middle of writing a complex report and need to switch to an urgent meeting. This Skill will save your current writing position, outline what you've done, and what's left, so you can immediately continue after the meeting.

Quick Start

Use the gsd-pause-work skill to create a context handoff file for your current task.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-pause-work

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I save my work context when pausing a task mid-phase?▼

To save your work context when pausing a task, this Skill creates a `.continue-here.md` handoff file capturing your current position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers, then commits it as a work-in-progress.

What is a context handoff file for resuming work across sessions?▼

A context handoff file is a markdown document that preserves your complete work state, including position, completed work, remaining work, decisions, and blockers, ensuring you can seamlessly resume work across different sessions.

How do I commit a work-in-progress state in git without losing context?▼

You can commit a work-in-progress state by using this Skill to generate a handoff file detailing your current position and remaining tasks, which is automatically committed to your git workflow as a WIP save.

Can I automatically detect my current task phase from recent files?▼

Yes, this Skill automatically detects your current phase by analyzing recent files in your workspace, gathering your complete state to accurately generate the context handoff file for pausing work.

Does this context saving workflow work without additional dependencies?▼

Yes, this context saving workflow operates without additional dependencies, requiring only your existing git environment to commit the generated handoff file and provide resume instructions.

What is the best way to manage task handoff and context saving for productivity?▼

The best way to manage task handoff is using an automated workflow that detects your current phase, gathers all state context into a handoff file, and commits it as WIP to ensure seamless productivity.