checkpoint

Save and restore git state, task progress, and decisions in a JSON checkpoint file.

2|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai --skill checkpoint-hamzapixl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: checkpoint
Source: https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai/tree/main/packages/crew/skills/checkpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hamzaPixl/pixl-ai --skill checkpoint-hamzapixl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unified checkpointing that captures git state, task progress, and session decisions so you can resume work exactly where you left off.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified context capture: saves branch, commit, stash state, task-state, and memory-based decisions in a single checkpoint.
  • Seamless restoration: restores the exact working context, including open tasks and remaining work, to enable quick handoffs or pauses.
  • Real-world use: ideal for pausing a software engineering task, switching tasks mid-flow, or handing off progress to a teammate.

Quick Start

Use checkpoint to save your current context or restore a recent checkpoint to resume exactly where you left off.

Frequently Asked Questions about checkpoint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save and resume a software development task with its full git and session context?

To save and resume task context, you capture the current git branch, commit, stash references, and recent decisions into a portable JSON checkpoint file. Restoring this file later reloads the exact working state to resume seamlessly.

What is the best way to hand off an in-progress software engineering task to a teammate?

The best way to hand off an in-progress task is creating a unified checkpoint that captures git state, task progress, and session decisions. Your teammate restores the checkpoint to acquire the exact working context for a smooth handoff.

Does the checkpoint file store both git branch state and task decisions?

Yes, the checkpoint file stores both git branch state and task decisions. It captures the current Git commit, stash references, task progress, and memory-based decisions in a single portable JSON file.

How does session resume work when switching between multiple development tasks?

Session resume works by writing a portable JSON checkpoint file when pausing or switching tasks. This file records open tasks and remaining work, which is restored later to resume exactly where you left off.

Can I use this to save working context before ending a development session?

Yes, you can use this to save working context before ending a development session. It captures your current git state, task progress, and decisions, writing them to a portable JSON file for later restoration.

Do I need any external dependencies to write and restore a task state checkpoint?

No external dependencies are required to write and restore a task state checkpoint. The skill independently captures git state and decisions, writing a portable JSON file directly to the plugin directory.