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checkpoint

Sync project specifications to implemented code and commit session changes.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#backlog#state-management#development-workflow#git-commit#spec-sync#end-of-session#invariant-check
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hthor213/Axiom --skill checkpoint-hthor213
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: checkpoint
Source: https://github.com/hthor213/Axiom/tree/main/docs/template_skills/checkpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hthor213/Axiom --skill checkpoint-hthor213

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the risk of lost work context, out-of-sync project specifications, and incomplete session tracking when ending a development session, ensuring all progress is preserved and the next session can pick up seamlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spec Synchronization: Automatically updates project vision and active feature specs to match the actual code built during the session, marking completed "Done When" items and documenting newly discovered constraints.
  • State & Backlog Management: Writes a detailed session summary, updates backlog and current task lists, and flags platform-relevant updates like new credentials or reusable utilities for human review.
  • Use Case: A developer finishing a day of work building a new user authentication feature can use this Skill to automatically update the auth spec to match the implemented code, move completed backlog items to the done list, commit all changes, and write a summary of what was built for the next session.

Quick Start

Use the checkpoint skill to end your current development session, sync all project specs to match the work you completed, commit your changes, and write a session summary for the next session.

Frequently Asked Questions about checkpoint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sync project specifications to match implemented code at the end of a development session?▼

Spec synchronization updates project vision and active feature specs to match the actual code built, marking completed items and documenting newly discovered constraints for accurate project state tracking.

What is the best way to commit all work changes and record session state for continuity?▼

Recording session state involves writing a detailed session summary, updating backlog and current task lists, and committing all changes to enable seamless development session handoff between iterations.

How does spec-driven AI-assisted development workflow handle end-of-session git commits and backlog management?▼

End-of-session workflow automatically commits work changes, moves completed backlog items to done lists, and flags platform-relevant updates like new credentials or reusable utilities for human review.

Can I use automated invariant compliance checks with both numbered spec systems and legacy SPEC.md formats?▼

Invariant compliance checks support both numbered spec systems and legacy SPEC.md formats, ensuring consistent project state tracking and spec accuracy enforcement across different specification structures.

Does end-of-session state management work for spec-driven development workflows without external dependencies?▼

End-of-session state management operates with zero external dependencies, applying to spec-driven AI-assisted development workflows to ensure all progress is preserved and the next session picks up seamlessly.

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