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gsd-pause-work

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Create context handoff when pausing work mid-phase

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Enables seamless resumption in fresh session with full context restoration.

  1. Current position: Which phase, which plan, which task
  2. Work completed: What got done this session
  3. Work remaining: What's left in current plan/phase
  4. Decisions made: Key decisions and rationale
  5. Blockers/issues: Anything stuck
  6. Mental context: The approach, next steps, "vibe"
  7. Files modified: What's changed but not committed

Ask user for clarifications if needed. 

---
phase: XX-name
task: 3
total_tasks: 7
status: in_progress
last_updated: [timestamp]
---

<current_state>
[Where exactly are we? Immediate context]
</current_state>

<completed_work>

- Task 1: [name] - Done
- Task 2: [name] - Done
- Task 3: [name] - In progress, [what's done]
  </completed_work>

<remaining_work>

- Task 3: [what's left]
- Task 4: Not started
- Task 5: Not started
  </remaining_work>

<decisions_made>

- Decided to use [X] because [reason]
- Chose [approach] over [alternative] because [reason]
  </decisions_made>

<blockers>
- [Blocker 1]: [status/workaround]
</blockers>

<context>
[Mental state, what were you thinking, the plan]
</context>

<next_action>
Start with: [specific first action when resuming]
</next_action>

Be specific enough for a fresh Claude to understand immediately.

Current state:

  • Phase: [XX-name]
  • Task: [X] of [Y]
  • Status: [in_progress/blocked]
  • Committed as WIP

To resume: /gsd-resume-work

</step>

</process>

<success_criteria>
- [ ] .continue-here.md created in correct phase directory
- [ ] All sections filled with specific content
- [ ] Committed as WIP
- [ ] User knows location and how to resume
</success_criteria>