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gsd-pause-work

Capture current phase, progress, decisions, blockers, and remaining tasks in a timestamped continuation file.

Updated Apr 22, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#context#resume#handoff#continuation#pause-work
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hadpadrahul/school-erp --skill gsd-pause-work-hadpadrahul
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/hadpadrahul/school-erp/tree/main/.codex/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hadpadrahul/school-erp --skill gsd-pause-work-hadpadrahul

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pausing work mid-phase often leaves teams without clear context. This skill ensures a complete, timestamped handoff is created so anyone can resume confidently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Continued context: captures current phase, progress, decisions, blockers, and remaining tasks.
  • Handoff file generation: produces a portable .continue-here.md with all relevant sections for resuming work.
  • Integration workflow: ties into the pause-work process, including a WIP commit and clear resume instructions.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run the pause-work workflow to capture current state and create a continuation handoff file.

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 context handoff when pausing work mid-phase?▼

To create a context handoff when pausing work, the skill captures the current phase, progress, decisions, blockers, and remaining tasks, then generates a portable .continue-here.md file for seamless resumption.

What is the best way to save project state for continuation later?▼

Saving project state for continuation requires writing a timestamped handoff file that details progress and blockers, alongside committing a WIP update to ensure anyone can resume the work confidently.

How does the pause-work workflow integrate with my repository?▼

The pause-work workflow integrates with your repository by generating a continuation file and committing a WIP update, embedding clear resume instructions directly into the project.

Can I use this handoff process for long-running, multi-step projects?▼

Yes, this handoff process is specifically designed for long-running, multi-step projects where capturing current progress, decisions, and remaining tasks is essential for seamless resumption.

What specific details are captured in the continuation file?▼

The continuation file captures the current phase, progress, decisions, blockers, and remaining tasks, providing a complete context handoff for anyone resuming the work.

Do I need to manually format the handoff file when pausing work?▼

No, the skill automatically produces a portable .continue-here.md file with all relevant sections formatted, eliminating the need to manually structure the handoff data.

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