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context-preservation

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State capture and restore across context window compactions. Monitors usage thresholds and serializes quality, task, and spec state for seamless continuation.

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/blob/HEAD/library/methodologies/pilot-shell/skills/context-preservation/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/context-preservation/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

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Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

  • Serialize current spec state (tasks, statuses, acceptance criteria)
  • Capture quality pipeline state (last lint/format/typecheck results)
  • Save TDD progress (current phase, iteration count, scores)
  • Store context monitor metrics
  • Write to .pilot-shell/state.json

2. State Restore (SessionStart / post_compact_restore)

  • Read .pilot-shell/state.json on session start
  • Restore spec task tracking state
  • Restore quality baseline
  • Resume TDD from last known position
  • Log restoration summary

3. Threshold Monitoring

  • Track context usage percentage (default threshold: 70%)
  • Trigger preservation when threshold approached
  • Calculate optimal preservation timing

State Schema

{
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "timestamp": "2026-03-02T12:00:00Z",
  "spec": {
    "title": "...",
    "taskStatuses": [{ "id": "...", "status": "COMPLETE" }],
    "currentPhase": "implement"
  },
  "quality": {
    "lastScore": 87,
    "lint": { "passed": true },
    "format": { "passed": true },
    "typecheck": { "passed": true }
  },
  "tdd": {
    "iteration": 2,
    "score": 92,
    "compliant": true
  },
  "context": {
    "usagePercent": 72,
    "preservedAt": "2026-03-02T12:00:00Z"
  }
}