trellis-continue

Resumes in-progress tasks by loading the Trellis workflow phase index and step context.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elebirds/panoptes --skill trellis-continue-elebirds
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trellis-continue
Source: https://github.com/elebirds/panoptes/tree/main/.agents/skills/trellis-continue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elebirds/panoptes --skill trellis-continue-elebirds

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When returning to an in-progress task, it is easy to lose track of which phase and step you left off at. This Skill reloads the Trellis workflow state so you can pick up exactly where you stopped without re-reading the entire workflow document. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Context Recovery: Runs get_context.py to confirm the current task, git state, and recent commits. - Phase Detection: Compares the task's prd.md and recent activity against the Phase Index (Plan / Execute / Finish) to determine where to resume. - Step-Level Loading: Pulls detailed instructions for a specific step via get_context.py --mode phase --step, respecting required and once-only step rules. - Use Case: You return to a feature task after a day away. Run this Skill to discover the prd.md exists but code is not written, so it routes you to Phase 2: Execute, step 2.1, and loads those instructions. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to continue the current Trellis task and load the correct workflow step to resume from.

Frequently Asked Questions about trellis-continue

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

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How do I resume an in-progress Trellis task?▼

Run the trellis-continue skill, which calls get_context.py to check the current task and git state, then loads the Phase Index to identify whether you are in Plan, Execute, or Finish. It then loads the specific step instructions with --mode phase --step.

How does the skill decide which workflow phase to resume at?▼

It compares the task's prd.md and recent activity against the Phase Index. No prd.md means Phase 1: Plan, an existing prd.md without code means Phase 2: Execute, and written code pending quality gates means Phase 3: Finish.

Can I skip workflow steps that were already completed?▼

Yes. Steps marked [once] are skipped if their output already exists, such as prd.md for step 1.1 or a curated implement.jsonl for step 1.3. Required steps must still run in order within each phase.

What happens if the get_context.py script is missing?▼

The skill depends on .trellis/scripts/get_context.py and .trellis/workflow.md being present in the repository. Without them, context loading and phase routing cannot run, so the Trellis workflow must be initialized first.

Does trellis-continue modify code or task files itself?▼

No. It is an entry point that loads context and step instructions; the actual work is performed by following the loaded step guidance. The canonical rules live in .trellis/workflow.md.