gsd-pause-work

Write a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff and commit WIP when pausing mid-phase.

1|Updated Sep 6, 2015
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill gsd-pause-work-deerawan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deerawan/dotfiles --skill gsd-pause-work-deerawan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

You lose context and momentum when you pause work mid-phase and need to resume later without reconstructing decisions, progress, and blockers from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mid-phase context handoff: Detects your current phase from recent files and captures the full working state, including position, completed vs remaining work, decisions, and blockers.
  • Session handoff file creation: Writes a .continue-here.md handoff file with complete context plus a timestamp so resumption is accurate.
  • WIP checkpoint via Git: Commits the handoff as a WIP to preserve continuity across sessions.

Quick Start

Run the gsd-pause-work skill to create a .continue-here.md handoff file with your current phase state and WIP commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-pause-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve work-in-progress state when pausing mid-phase?

A session handoff file captures your mid-phase context by detecting your current phase from recent files and recording decisions, progress, and blockers. It writes a timestamped `.continue-here.md` file so you can resume work accurately in a new session.

How do I capture context and decisions for workflow resumption between sessions?

You capture context for workflow resumption by running a process that detects your phase from recent files and records decisions and blockers. It writes a `.continue-here.md` handoff file with timestamped sections and commits a WIP checkpoint via Git.

How do I create a WIP git commit with context for paused work?

To create a WIP checkpoint, the workflow generates a `.continue-here.md` handoff file containing your current phase, decisions, and blockers, then commits it via Git. This preserves your work-in-progress state for seamless workflow resumption.

Does the context handoff work without manual state preservation notes?

Yes, the context handoff works without manual notes by automatically detecting your current phase from recent files and gathering targeted state. It can request clarifications if needed before writing the `.continue-here.md` file and committing the WIP checkpoint.

What is included in a mid-phase work state handoff file?

A mid-phase work state handoff file includes your current phase position, completed versus remaining work, decisions, and blockers. The `.continue-here.md` file organizes this context into timestamped sections and provides explicit resume instructions.