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Resume work from a stored handoff session in .claude/handoffs/.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#resume#handoff#continuation#ai-assistant#handoffs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config --skill pickup-suwandre
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pickup
Source: https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config/tree/main/skills/pickup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config --skill pickup-suwandre

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users resume work from a previously created handoff session stored locally in .claude/handoffs, preventing context loss and duplicated setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session pickup: Locate and load the most relevant handoff, summarize the next steps, and surface the context to you.
  • Progress continuity: Reconnects ongoing tasks without re-entering details, ensuring a smooth continuation.
  • Use Case: When you pause a project, pick up exactly where you left off by loading the stored handoff and continuing from that point.

Quick Start

Tell pickup the handoff file to resume and it will continue from that saved handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions about pickup

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

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

To resume an AI assistant workflow, locate the stored handoff file in the .claude/handoffs/ directory and instruct the assistant to load it. This restores the previous context and next steps for seamless continuation without re-entering details.

What is the best way to continue a paused AI task without losing context?▼

The best way to continue a paused AI task without losing context is to use a session pickup mechanism that discovers and loads a previously saved handoff, presenting a summary of next steps for user confirmation before proceeding.

How does session discovery work when picking up a handoff continuation?▼

Session discovery for handoff continuation works by scanning locally stored handoff files, selecting the most relevant one based on your current context, summarizing the saved progress, and prompting for confirmation before seamlessly continuing the work.

Do I need a specific file format to pause and resume work with an AI assistant?▼

You need a locally stored handoff file within the .claude/handoffs/ directory to pause and resume work. The handoff file contains the necessary context, progress, and next steps required to seamlessly continue your AI assistant session.

Why does my AI assistant lose context when I pause a workflow?▼

Your AI assistant loses context when you pause a workflow because session state is not automatically retained. Saving a handoff file to .claude/handoffs/ explicitly preserves the context and next steps needed to pick up later without duplicated setup.

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