pause-work

Create a .continue-here.md handoff file capturing work state.

Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sidunrealde/ArchVis --skill pause-work
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Skill: pause-work
Source: https://github.com/sidunrealde/ArchVis/tree/main/.github/skills/pause-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sidunrealde/ArchVis --skill pause-work

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to pause your current work session and save its complete state, enabling you to seamlessly resume later with full context restoration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • State Preservation: Captures the exact state of your work, including current phase, task, completed and remaining work, decisions made, blockers, and mental context.
  • Seamless Resumption: Creates a .continue-here.md file that acts as a handoff, ensuring you can pick up exactly where you left off.
  • Use Case: You're working on a complex planning task that spans multiple sessions. Use this Skill to save your progress at the end of a session, ensuring you don't lose track of your thoughts or the work done.

Quick Start

Use the pause-work skill to save your current progress in the 'feature-development' phase.

Frequently Asked Questions about pause-work

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

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How do I save my work state to resume a complex task later?

To save your work state, this skill generates a `.continue-here.md` handoff file that captures your current position, completed work, remaining tasks, decisions, and blockers for seamless task resumption.

What is a handoff file for context preservation in software development?

A handoff file for context preservation is a markdown document that records the complete mental and technical state of ongoing work, ensuring you can pick up exactly where you left off across multiple sessions.

How do I preserve context for work in progress across multiple sessions?

You preserve context for work in progress by creating a `.continue-here.md` file that stores your current phase, completed and remaining work, decisions made, and mental context for later task resumption.

Do I need shell commands to manage session handoffs?

Yes, creating session handoffs requires shell commands for file detection, state gathering, markdown writing, and git commit operations to successfully capture and store your work state.

What is the best way to track work remaining and blockers before pausing?

The best way to track work remaining and blockers is to generate a structured handoff file that explicitly captures your current position, decisions, and mental context for seamless task resumption.