pickup

Resume work from a handoff document by reloading skills and validating artifacts.

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #resume #handoff #artifact validation #skill loading #context restoration #git verification

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/leodiegues/skills --skill pickup-leodiegues

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pickup
Source: https://github.com/leodiegues/skills/tree/main/skills/pickup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leodiegues/skills --skill pickup-leodiegues

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pickup restores your context after a pause by turning a handoff document into a reliable, resumable plan—so you don’t lose scope, artifacts, or next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Resolves the correct handoff: matches a user-provided slug or partial name against the most relevant file in ~/.claude/handoffs/.
Rehydrates context safely: loads every skill named in the handoff in the original order, then verifies referenced local paths and git refs/commits/branches.
Prevents unsafe continuation: summarizes goal, loaded skills, referenced artifacts status, and open items, then requires explicit confirmation before acting.

Quick Start

Use pickup by providing the handoff slug or a partial match (for example: resume from handoff auth or /pickup auth).

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 handoff document after an agent pause?▼

To resume work from a handoff document, provide a partial name or slug to match a file in ~/.claude/handoffs/. The system reloads named skills in document order and verifies artifacts before proceeding.

How does context restoration work during agent handoffs?▼

Context restoration during agent handoffs works by rehydrating scope from a saved document. It matches your provided slug against files in ~/.claude/handoffs/ and reloads the exact skills referenced in the original document order.

What is the best way to validate local paths and git refs before continuing a workflow?▼

Validating local paths and git refs before continuing a workflow requires loading the handoff document, which automatically checks referenced artifacts and summarizes their status before requiring your explicit confirmation to proceed.

Do I need exact file names to reload skills from a handoff?▼

No, you do not need exact file names to reload skills. The system resolves arguments via case-insensitive substring matching, allowing you to provide a partial name or slug to find the correct handoff file.

Why does the system require user confirmation before executing a resumed workflow?▼

User confirmation before executing a resumed workflow prevents unsafe continuation. After loading skills and validating artifacts, the system summarizes the goal and open items, requiring explicit approval before taking any further action.

Can I use partial matching to find a specific handoff file in the handoffs directory?▼

Yes, you can use partial matching to find a specific handoff file. The system applies case-insensitive substring matching against the user-provided slug to resolve and load the most relevant file from the ~/.claude/handoffs/ directory.