session-recovery

Query the SQLite session_store to restore interrupted Copilot CLI sessions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #sqlite #resume #copilot #session-recovery #session_store

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npx skills add https://github.com/CarlosSardo/nats-poc-simulator --skill session-recovery-carlossardo

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Skill: session-recovery
Source: https://github.com/CarlosSardo/nats-poc-simulator/tree/main/.copilot/skills/session-recovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CarlosSardo/nats-poc-simulator --skill session-recovery-carlossardo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find and resume interrupted Copilot CLI sessions using session_store queries.

Core Features & Use Cases

Find recent sessions and determine last checkpoint to resume work.
Filter out automated sessions to avoid noise.
Search by directory or topic to locate relevant sessions.
Get full session context before resuming and then resume with Copilot CLI.

Quick Start

Identify a recent interrupted session and run copilot --resume SESSION_ID to continue.

Frequently Asked Questions about session-recovery

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I resume an interrupted Copilot CLI session?▼

You can resume an interrupted Copilot CLI session by querying the SQLite session_store database to find the session ID and its last checkpoint, then executing copilot --resume SESSION_ID in your terminal.

What is a session_store database and how does it track Copilot checkpoints?▼

The session_store is a SQLite database that tracks Copilot CLI sessions, checkpoints, and metadata. It records session states so you can search by directory or topic and retrieve the full context before resuming.

Can I filter out automated Copilot sessions when searching for my last checkpoint?▼

Yes, when querying the session_store database you can filter out automated sessions to avoid noise, allowing you to isolate interactive Copilot CLI sessions and accurately determine the last checkpoint to resume.

Do I need SQLite to recover a crashed Copilot terminal session?▼

Yes, recovering a crashed Copilot terminal session requires access to the SQLite session_store database and a sql tool to fetch session IDs, checkpoints, and metadata needed to restore and continue your work.

What's the best way to find a specific Copilot session by directory or topic?▼

The best way to find a specific Copilot session is to query the SQLite session_store database filtering by directory or topic, retrieving the full session context and last checkpoint before executing the resume command.