pause

Automates session state preservation and resume prompt generation for work breaks.

137|13|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexknowshtml/claude-skills --skill pause-alexknowshtml
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Skill: pause
Source: https://github.com/alexknowshtml/claude-skills/tree/main/pause
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexknowshtml/claude-skills --skill pause-alexknowshtml

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Switching tasks or taking breaks during work often leads to lost context, requiring you to manually reconstruct where you left off, what's pending, and the tone of your work. This Skill eliminates that friction by automatically saving your session state and generating a tailored resume prompt for when you return.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual Mode Support: Choose quick mode for short, local-only breaks (no remote push) or full mode for long breaks that include a complete git push and detailed context capture.
  • Automated Git Workflow: Handles all git operations (status checks, commits, pulls, pushes) automatically, so you never have to manually track changes before stepping away.
  • Comprehensive Context Capture: Records pending unanswered proposals, your conversational tone during the session, completed work, next steps, and key learnings to ensure you can pick up exactly where you left off.
  • Use Case: If you're debugging a critical issue and need to step away for an urgent meeting, run a quick pause to commit your changes locally and get a 1-line resume prompt, or run a full pause at the end of the day to push all changes and get a full context dump for the next session.

Quick Start

Invoke the pause skill with the phrase "quick pause" for short breaks or "pause" for long breaks to save your session progress and receive a ready-to-use resume prompt.

Frequently Asked Questions about pause

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

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How do I preserve Claude Code session context before taking a break?

To preserve Claude Code session context, you can automate session state preservation to capture pending proposals, conversational tone, completed work, and key learnings. This eliminates manual context reconstruction when you resume.

What is the best way to save my git workflow state before stepping away from a debugging session?

The best way to save your git workflow state is to automate git operations like status checks, commits, pulls, and pushes while capturing detailed context. This ensures you can pick up exactly where you left off without manual tracking.

Can I generate a resume prompt for short breaks without pushing to a remote git repository?

Yes, you can use a quick pause mode designed for short, local-only breaks. This mode commits changes locally without a remote git push and generates a concise, one-line resume prompt for when you return.

How do I capture conversational tone and pending proposals from a Claude Code session for later resumption?

You can capture conversational tone and pending proposals by running a full pause mode. This mode performs a complete git push and records comprehensive context details, ensuring seamless session resumption with a tailored resume prompt.

Does automated session state preservation handle git commits and pulls automatically?

Yes, automated session state preservation handles all git operations automatically. It manages status checks, commits, pulls, and pushes so you never have to manually track changes before stepping away from your work.

When should I use quick mode versus full mode for saving session progress?

Use quick mode for short local-only pauses to get a one-line resume prompt, and use full mode for long breaks or end-of-day to execute a complete git push and capture a detailed context dump for the next session.