gpd-pause-work

To preserve research state during a pause, generate a .continue-here.md handoff file capturing the current phase, parameter values, and planned next steps. This ensures seamless resumption by appending the derivation state to DERIVATION-STATE.md and updating STATE.md with a Paused status.

The best way to handle a research handoff is to commit WIP artifacts alongside a structured .continue-here.md file. This approach captures intermediate results, open questions, and blockers to prevent lossy context after resets.

Phase detection identifies the exact derivation step and parameter capture state at the time of the pause. It records this context in STATE.md with a resume target, guiding the next session to the correct phase.

Yes, you can resume work seamlessly because persistent derivation state is appended to DERIVATION-STATE.md. This file prevents lossy context after resets by preserving the full state of the session for the next workflow run.

Updating STATE.md with a Paused status prevents misalignment by explicitly defining a resume target and logging blockers. This structured handoff guarantees the next session aligns with the planned next actions.

You should not use a structured pause-work workflow if your research phase lacks intermediate results, derivation steps, or parameter values to capture. It is designed for complex sessions requiring detailed handoff and audit traces.