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holidayStart

Switch all Sub AIs to HOLIDAY and set holidayMode true.

Updated May 21, 2026

Search Tags:#state management #ai orchestration #workflow pause #automation control #project operations #maintenance mode #sub ai

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npx skills add https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering --skill holidaystart

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Skill: holidayStart
Source: https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering/tree/main/holidayStart
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kinetas/harness_engineering --skill holidaystart

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When you need to pause ongoing automation without losing work-in-progress, this Skill switches all Sub AIs into a holiday state so execution stops while saved task data remains intact.

Core Features & Use Cases

Sub AI pause without data loss: Transitions every Sub AI’s status to HOLIDAY, preserving current work data while halting execution.
System-wide mode flag: Sets holidayMode to true in doc/company_state.json to make the pause durable and discoverable for the rest of the system.
Clear user handoff: Reports which Sub AIs are now in holiday mode and reminds how to resume.

Quick Start

Use /holidayStart to put the system into holiday mode and pause all Sub AIs while Main AI remains on standby.

Frequently Asked Questions about holidayStart

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

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How do I pause automation workflows without losing current task data?▼

To pause automation without losing task data, you switch all Sub AIs into a HOLIDAY status while preserving their current work-in-progress. This halts execution temporarily for maintenance or scheduling interruptions without deleting the saved state.

What does setting holidayMode to true do for project operations?▼

Setting holidayMode to true in doc/company_state.json makes the system-wide pause durable and discoverable. It ensures the rest of the system recognizes that all Sub AIs are currently halted for maintenance or staffing changes.

Can I freeze Sub AI execution while keeping the Main AI on standby?▼

Yes, you can freeze Sub AI execution while the Main AI remains on standby. The system transitions every Sub AI's status to HOLIDAY, stopping their automated tasks while keeping the primary control system ready to resume operations.

How do I start a maintenance mode for ongoing AI orchestration tasks?▼

You start maintenance mode by reading current AI and task states from doc/AI_list.txt and doc/company_state.json, then updating Sub AI statuses and setting holidayMode to true to halt all ongoing automation workflows safely.

What is the best way to temporarily halt automated project operations during staffing changes?▼

The best way to halt automated project operations is to transition all Sub AIs into a holiday state. This stops execution across ongoing projects while keeping task data preserved, allowing operations to resume smoothly after the interruption.

Do I need to read specific files to switch Sub AIs into holiday mode?▼

Yes, switching Sub AIs into holiday mode requires reading current AI and task states from doc/AI_list.txt and doc/company_state.json. These files provide the necessary data to update statuses and set the holidayMode flag successfully.