checkpoint

Capture project state with active plan, decisions, and open questions.

1|1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill checkpoint-xashgg
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Skill: checkpoint
Source: https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex/tree/main/.codex/skills/checkpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill checkpoint-xashgg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps users maintain their workflow by capturing an accurate, concise representation of their work, including the project status, key files, decisions made, and next steps, allowing them to resume work seamlessly or share the progress with others.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State Preservation: Saves the project state, including the active plan, recent decisions, file pointers, and open questions.
  • Memory Update Proposal: Suggests learning entries to add to the project's MEMORY.md file.
  • Use Case: Before taking a long break or handing off to a collaborator, a user can run this Skill to ensure that they have a complete snapshot of their work that the next session can build upon.

Quick Start

Execute the 'checkpoint' command to create a state snapshot.

Frequently Asked Questions about checkpoint

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document project state for later continuation or handoff?

Capturing project state for handoff involves executing a command to snapshot the active plan, recent decisions, file pointers, and open questions. This state preservation outputs a structured roadmap for subsequent sessions to build upon seamlessly.

What is the best way to save project status and decisions before taking a break?

The best way to save project status before a break is generating an organized state snapshot. This captures key files, the active plan, and open questions, providing a complete workflow continuation roadmap for a new model context or collaborator.

Can I automate decision documentation and state preservation for collaboration support?

Automating decision documentation for collaboration support is achievable through workflow automation scripts. These scripts capture project state and open questions, outputting a structured roadmap for smooth handoff to another person or a new model context.

Does state capture suggest updates to project memory files?

State capture does suggest updates to project memory files. It optionally proposes learning entries to add to the project's MEMORY.md file, ensuring that recent decisions and context are preserved for future workflow automation and collaboration support.

What is included in a project state snapshot for a new model context?

A project state snapshot for a new model context includes the active plan, recent decisions, file pointers, and open questions. This structured information serves as a roadmap enabling subsequent sessions to resume work seamlessly without losing prior context.

Do I need specific dependencies to capture project state for workflow automation?

Capturing project state for workflow automation requires no specific external dependencies. The state capture relies entirely on built-in scripts to document the active plan and open questions for project continuation and collaboration support.