pause

Capture development workflow state and generate handoff documentation.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mikemyl/verified-development --skill pause-mikemyl
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Skill: pause
Source: https://github.com/mikemyl/verified-development/tree/main/skills/pause
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mikemyl/verified-development --skill pause-mikemyl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to capture the current state of their development process and save it for later continuation, ensuring that progress is not lost and work can be resumed seamlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Progress Capture: Saves the current state of development, including completed and remaining tasks.
  • Decision and Blocker Tracking: Documents decisions made and blockers encountered during the development process.
  • Git Integration: Utilizes the current Git HEAD to maintain consistency across sessions.
  • Handoff Documentation: Generates handoff.json and continue-here.md files for clear documentation of the paused state.
  • State Management: Updates the .verified/state.md file to reflect the paused status and next action.

Quick Start

To pause your development session, use the command: /pause "brief reason". This will save your current progress and allow you to resume later.

Frequently Asked Questions about pause

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

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How do I save development progress and resume a workflow later?

To save development progress and resume a workflow later, you can pause the current state using a git-integrated command. This captures completed tasks, decisions, and blockers, generating handoff documentation to ensure seamless continuation.

What is the best way to document development state and blockers for a smooth session handoff?

Documenting development state for a smooth session handoff involves generating a handoff.json file and a continue-here.md file. These files record decisions, blockers, and the current Git HEAD to maintain consistency across sessions.

Can I use git integration to track progress when pausing a development process?

Yes, you can use git integration to track progress when pausing a development process. The system utilizes the current Git HEAD to capture the exact repository state, ensuring that progress is not lost and work can be safely resumed.

Does pausing a development workflow require a specific directory structure?

Yes, pausing a development workflow requires access to a .verified/ directory. The process updates the state.md file within this directory to reflect the paused status and define the next action for when work resumes.

How do I execute a development pause command to save my current tasks?

To execute a development pause and save your current tasks, run the pause command followed by a brief reason in quotes. This triggers the state capture mechanism, updates the state file, and creates the necessary handoff documentation.