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gsd-pause-work

Create .continue-here.md handoff files and commit WIP with resume instructions.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#git#workflow#context#handoff#wip#phase-management#pause-work
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dobrinz123/claude-skills-share --skill gsd-pause-work-dobrinz123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/dobrinz123/claude-skills-share/tree/main/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dobrinz123/claude-skills-share --skill gsd-pause-work-dobrinz123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pausing work mid-phase often loses context about progress, decisions, blockers, and next steps, causing friction when resuming or handing off tasks to others. This Skill creates a structured handoff that preserves the complete work state so interruptions don't waste time or introduce errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Phase Detection: Identifies the current phase directory from recent files to anchor the handoff.
  • Comprehensive State Capture: Gathers position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers into a single handoff document.
  • WIP Commit and Resume Guidance: Writes a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff file, commits as a WIP, and provides clear resume instructions for the next session.
  • Use Case: When a developer must pause work for an urgent meeting, run the workflow to generate a resume-ready handoff that teammates can pick up or the original author can return to later.

Quick Start

Create a .continue-here.md handoff file that captures the current phase, completed and remaining work, decisions and blockers, commits it as a WIP, and includes explicit resume instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-pause-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a git handoff file for paused work?▼

This Skill generates a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff file that captures your current phase, position, completed and remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers, then commits it as a WIP with resume instructions.

What's the best way to preserve work context across interrupted development sessions?▼

Preserving work context across interrupted sessions requires aggregating phase position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers into a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff file paired with a WIP git commit.

How does phase detection work for in-repo project management handoffs?▼

Phase detection for in-repo handoffs works by identifying the current phase directory from recent files to anchor the aggregated work state capture to the active development phase.

Can I use a WIP commit to save incomplete work before switching tasks?▼

Yes, you can use a WIP commit to save incomplete work; this workflow automatically writes a timestamped .continue-here.md handoff with resume instructions and commits it as a WIP git checkpoint.

Do I need dependencies installed to generate resume-ready handoff files?▼

No dependencies are required to generate resume-ready handoff files; this workflow operates independently to detect the active phase, capture work state, and write the .continue-here.md markdown handoff.

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