gsd-pause-work

Write a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff and commit WIP when pausing mid-phase.

1|Updated Sep 6, 2015
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill gsd-pause-work-deerawan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill gsd-pause-work-deerawan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

You lose context and momentum when you pause work mid-phase and need to resume later without reconstructing decisions, progress, and blockers from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mid-phase context handoff: Detects your current phase from recent files and captures the full working state, including position, completed vs remaining work, decisions, and blockers.
  • Session handoff file creation: Writes a .continue-here.md handoff file with complete context plus a timestamp so resumption is accurate.
  • WIP checkpoint via Git: Commits the handoff as a WIP to preserve continuity across sessions.

Quick Start

Run the gsd-pause-work skill to create a .continue-here.md handoff file with your current phase state and WIP commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-pause-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve work-in-progress state when pausing mid-phase?▼

A session handoff file captures your mid-phase context by detecting your current phase from recent files and recording decisions, progress, and blockers. It writes a timestamped `.continue-here.md` file so you can resume work accurately in a new session.

How do I capture context and decisions for workflow resumption between sessions?▼

You capture context for workflow resumption by running a process that detects your phase from recent files and records decisions and blockers. It writes a `.continue-here.md` handoff file with timestamped sections and commits a WIP checkpoint via Git.

How do I create a WIP git commit with context for paused work?▼

To create a WIP checkpoint, the workflow generates a `.continue-here.md` handoff file containing your current phase, decisions, and blockers, then commits it via Git. This preserves your work-in-progress state for seamless workflow resumption.

Does the context handoff work without manual state preservation notes?▼

Yes, the context handoff works without manual notes by automatically detecting your current phase from recent files and gathering targeted state. It can request clarifications if needed before writing the `.continue-here.md` file and committing the WIP checkpoint.

What is included in a mid-phase work state handoff file?▼

A mid-phase work state handoff file includes your current phase position, completed versus remaining work, decisions, and blockers. The `.continue-here.md` file organizes this context into timestamped sections and provides explicit resume instructions.