gsd-pause-work

To preserve workflow state when pausing a coding session, capture the active phase, completed work, remaining tasks, and open questions in a durable handoff file so the next session resumes accurately without losing context.

A WIP commit is a work-in-progress git checkpoint that safely saves current code changes before pausing. Use it when stopping in the middle of a multi-phase implementation to ensure progress is securely committed without waiting for a complete feature.

Create a resume instructions file by writing a checkpoint that records the full work state, including current decisions and blockers. This file serves as a continuation guide so the next session knows exactly where to pick up.

Yes, phase detection works with multi-phase implementation workflows by identifying the active phase and gathering the completed and remaining work. It applies to interrupted software work and phase-based projects that need a safe checkpoint before stopping.

Yes, you can use a handoff file to save context across different Claude-driven coding sessions. It captures the current task state, blockers, and next steps, allowing a clean resume point with no missing context for the next session.

The limitation of using a markdown checkpoint for context preservation is that it relies on a static file format. It requires manual or automated state capture, phase detection, and WIP commit integration to ensure the handoff accurately reflects the live workflow.