pause

Save per-thread task snapshots for resuming interrupted work in future sessions.

23|2|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain --skill pause-onebrain-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pause
Source: https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain/tree/main/.claude/plugins/onebrain/skills/pause
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/onebrain-ai/onebrain --skill pause-onebrain-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of getting interrupted mid-task by letting you save a reliable snapshot of long-running work so you can continue in a future session without losing context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-thread pause snapshots: Writes a dated snapshot file under 07-logs/pause/ for the active thread so you can resume a specific ongoing effort.
  • Keeps context alive: Does not end the session or clear context, and it updates an active pointer for the next run.
  • Supports manual and auto-finalize: Handles normal pausing via /pause and also performs a silent finalize path during auto-summary or /wrapup when appropriate.

Quick Start

Use the pause skill when you need to temporarily stop a long task and later continue it, for example: “pause this work so I can switch to another task, and resume it next session.”

Frequently Asked Questions about pause

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save task state to resume long-running work in a future session?

To save task state for workflow continuity, the pause skill writes a per-thread snapshot file with an active pointer, allowing you to resume long-running work in a future session without losing context.

What is a thread snapshot and how does it maintain workflow continuity?

A thread snapshot is a dated pause file written under the logs folder that captures mid-flight task state. It maintains workflow continuity by keeping context alive and updating an active pointer for the next run.

Does pausing a task clear the session context or end the current thread?

Pausing a task does not clear the session context or end the current thread. It saves a mid-flight snapshot and updates an active pointer file, allowing the session to be resumed later.

How do I manage multiple pause snapshots accumulated across different dates?

Managing multiple pause snapshots involves using an active thread slug to accumulate dated snapshot files under the pause folder. The system updates the active pointer file to track the most recent state.

Can I trigger a silent pause finalize automatically during a wrapup?

Yes, you can trigger a silent pause finalize automatically during a wrapup. The pause skill supports a silent finalize path that executes during auto-summary or wrapup when appropriate.