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Load a handoff file from .claude/handoffs to resume work.

Updated Dec 1, 2023
Search Tags:#workflow#productivity#handoff#continuation#ai-assistant#pickup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/garyj/dotfiles --skill pickup-garyj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pickup
Source: https://github.com/garyj/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_agents/skills/pickup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/garyj/dotfiles --skill pickup-garyj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Resumes work from a previous handoff session which are stored in .claude/handoffs. The handoff folder might not exist if there are none. Requested handoff file: $ARGUMENTS

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List available handoffs by scanning .claude/handoffs and present their titles.
  • Load a selected handoff so you can continue following its instructions.
  • Trigger the pickup process by specifying the handoff file name to continue work.

Quick Start

Provide the filename of the handoff to pickup using the /pickup command.

Frequently Asked Questions about pickup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resume work from a previous AI assistant handoff session?▼

To resume work from a previous AI assistant handoff session, use the pickup command to load a stored handoff file, which reads prior instructions and guides the next actions for task continuation.

What is a handoff file in collaborative AI workflows?▼

A handoff file in collaborative AI workflows is a stored record in the .claude/handoffs directory that contains instructions and context, enabling a subsequent session to continue a previously interrupted task.

How do I list available handoff files for task continuation?▼

To list available handoff files for task continuation, trigger the pickup process without specific arguments to scan the .claude/handoffs directory and present the titles of all saved handoff sessions.

Can I load a specific handoff file by its filename to continue work?▼

Yes, you can load a specific handoff file by providing its filename as an argument to the pickup command, which reads the requested file and applies its instructions to guide continuation.

Why does the handoff pickup process find no files in the directory?▼

The handoff pickup process finds no files because the .claude/handoffs directory might not exist if there are no prior handoff sessions saved, meaning no continuation work is currently available.

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