# Checkpoint

> Save current progress with structured handoff artifact. Enables context reset for long-running tasks and session recovery.

- Skill: `fanlw0816/checkpoint-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add fanlw0816/checkpoint-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/fanlw0816/checkpoint-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: fanlw0816 (https://skillmd.com/u/fanlw0816)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/fanlw0816/checkpoint-2

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# /checkpoint - Save Progress

Save current session progress for recovery and context reset.

## Usage

```
/checkpoint [name]
```

- **With name**: Save as named checkpoint
- **Without name**: Save as timestamped checkpoint

## What Gets Saved

### Handoff Artifact (Context Reset)

Located at: `production/session-state/handoffs/handoff-TIMESTAMP.md`

```markdown
# Session Handoff Artifact

## Session Summary
[What was being built]

## Completed Work
- [x] Task 1
- [x] Task 2

## Current State
[Where we stopped]

## Next Immediate Step
[What to do next - specific and actionable]

## Key Decisions
- Decision 1: [choice and reason]
- Decision 2: [choice and reason]

## Open Questions
- Question 1
- Question 2

## Commands to Resume
1. Read handoff artifact
2. Run specific command
```

### Checkpoint File

Located at: `production/session-state/checkpoints/checkpoint-TIMESTAMP.md`

Lightweight snapshot for quick recovery.

## When to Use

- **Before context limit**: Proactively save before compaction
- **After major milestone**: Document completed work
- **Switching contexts**: Save current work to switch tasks
- **End of session**: Log accomplishments for next session

## Reference

Base implementation: `@references/base/progress/skills/checkpoint/SKILL.md`