pickup

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

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/leodiegues/skills --skill pickup-leodiegues
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.