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qualia-pause

Save session context and generate a .continue-here.md handoff file.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#git#cli#handoff#session#pause#state
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Qualiasolutions/qualia-framework --skill qualia-pause
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: qualia-pause
Source: https://github.com/Qualiasolutions/qualia-framework/tree/main/skills/qualia-pause
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Qualiasolutions/qualia-framework --skill qualia-pause

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture in-progress development session state and produce a clear handoff so the next collaborator or future session can resume without friction. It prevents lost context, unclear next steps, and scattered notes by consolidating conversation context, recent git activity, and current phase information into a single, discoverable file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Handoff File: Generates a .continue-here.md summarizing session accomplishments, in-progress work, next steps, decisions, blockers, and modified files.
  • Repository-aware State Capture: Reads planning STATE.md, git status, and recent commits to include precise file and commit context in the handoff.
  • State Transition Integration: Stages a WIP commit and calls the harness state transition (state.js) so the framework tracks the paused session consistently.
  • Use Case: Pause mid-sprint to hand off to another engineer, save work before a break, or create an audit-friendly snapshot before shifting phases.

Quick Start

Pause the session and save a .continue-here.md with current state, git summary, next steps, and a WIP commit.

Frequently Asked Questions about qualia-pause

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save session context for a seamless git handoff?▼

Save session context by generating a .continue-here.md file that captures progress, git status, and next steps, then stage a WIP commit to preserve the working state for seamless handoff.

What is a .continue-here.md file used for in development workflows?▼

A .continue-here.md file consolidates conversation context, recent git activity, and current phase information into a single, discoverable handoff document for resuming paused development sessions.

How do I pause an interactive development session mid-sprint?▼

Pause an interactive development session mid-sprint by reading the planning STATE.md, summarizing in-progress work, staging a WIP git commit, and invoking state.js to transition the harness state.

Does the handoff process require a planning STATE.md file?▼

Yes, the handoff process reads a planning STATE.md file to include precise file and current phase context, ensuring the generated notes accurately capture the repository-aware state for the next collaborator.

Can I create an audit-friendly snapshot before shifting development phases?▼

Yes, you can create an audit-friendly snapshot before shifting phases by capturing in-progress development session state, producing a clear handoff file, and making a WIP git commit to track the paused session consistently.

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