pickup

Resumes unfinished work by loading handover tasks from GitHub into context.

16|9|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin --skill pickup-sonthanh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pickup
Source: https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin/tree/main/skills/pickup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sonthanh/brain-os-plugin --skill pickup-sonthanh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Starting new work sessions often leaves unfinished progress scattered in handovers; this skill resumes work by locating Ready handover tasks on GitHub and loading the corresponding handover documentation into your context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive HITL flow to identify, claim, load a handover doc, and begin work.
  • Direct claim of a specific issue via /pickup <N> to jump straight to work.
  • Central atomic status flip and a safe close workflow to ensure consistent task state across sessions.

Quick Start

Start a session with /pickup to see ready handover tasks, or claim a specific issue with /pickup 42 to begin immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about pickup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I resume unfinished work from GitHub handover tasks in a new session?

To resume unfinished work from GitHub handover tasks, you can start an interactive flow to identify ready tasks, load their associated handover documents into your context, and claim them to begin working immediately.

Can I claim a specific GitHub issue directly to start working on it?

Yes, you can claim a specific GitHub issue directly by providing its number, which skips the interactive selection process and immediately transitions the task status to in-progress for autonomous or human-in-the-loop work.

How does the human-in-the-loop workflow handle task state transitions?

The human-in-the-loop workflow handles task state transitions through a central atomic status flip, ensuring consistent task state across sessions by safely moving tasks to in-progress and enforcing a safe close workflow upon completion.

Do I need to configure vault and GitHub settings before picking up handover tasks?

Yes, you need vault and GitHub configuration resolution before picking up handover tasks, as the workflow enforces these settings along with owner-label rules to maintain proper task ownership and documentation access.

What is the difference between human-in-the-loop and autonomous AFK processing when resuming tasks?

Human-in-the-loop processing requires interactive user input to identify and claim handover tasks, while autonomous AFK processing executes the status transition and task loading without continuous human interaction, maintaining a clear separation between the two modes.

What's the best way to manage handover documents when resuming scattered work sessions?

The best way to manage handover documents when resuming scattered work sessions is to use a central status transition system that locates ready handover tasks on GitHub and automatically loads the corresponding documentation into your working context.