gsd-pause-work

Write a .continue-here.md file capturing progress, decisions, and blockers when pausing work.

4|1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce --skill gsd-pause-work-lgwanai
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Skill: gsd-pause-work
Source: https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce/tree/main/skills/gsd-pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lgwanai/openforce --skill gsd-pause-work-lgwanai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pausing a task mid-phase often causes lost decisions, missing progress details, and confusing handoffs, which leads to repeated work and slower re-planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mid-phase handoff creation: Generates a .continue-here.md file that preserves the full state needed to resume accurately.
  • Phase-aware state gathering: Detects the current phase from recent files and collects position, completed work, remaining work, decisions, and blockers.
  • Seamless resume flow: Writes the handoff with all required context and creates a WIP Git commit to support reliable continuation across sessions.

Quick Start

Run the gsd-pause-work skill with the flag to include a report: openforce /gsd-pause-work --report

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 task state and context when pausing work mid-phase?

To preserve task state when pausing work mid-phase, generate a `.continue-here.md` file that captures your current position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers for reliable cross-session resumption.

What is the best way to create a workflow handoff with full context for a WIP git commit?

The best way to create a workflow handoff with a WIP git commit is to write a `.continue-here.md` file capturing phase-aware state, then commit the work-in-progress to support reliable continuation across sessions.

How does phase detection work when gathering task state for a mid-phase pause?

Phase detection for a mid-phase pause works by analyzing recent files to identify the current workflow phase, which then enables gathering your exact position, completed work, remaining work, decisions, and blockers.

Can I include a session report when generating a context-preserving handoff?

Yes, you can include a session report when generating a context-preserving handoff by running the pause-work workflow with the `--report` flag, which executes the session-report workflow before committing the WIP state.

Do I need any specific dependencies to create a context-preserving handoff for task resumption?

No specific dependencies are required to create a context-preserving handoff for task resumption, as the workflow operates independently to write the `.continue-here.md` file and create a WIP Git commit.

What limitations exist when relying on a .continue-here.md file for cross-session workflow resumption?

A limitation of relying on a `.continue-here.md` file for cross-session workflow resumption is that accurate state capture depends entirely on correct phase detection from recent files and manual input of decisions and blockers.