# Checkpoint

> Save work in progress with commit and push (no PR). Use this when the user wants to save progress, push a checkpoint, or back up current work without creating a pull request.

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

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# Checkpoint

Save current work in progress to remote. Creates a commit and pushes but does not create a PR. This is useful for backing up work, switching contexts, or sharing progress before a formal review.

## Workflow

1. **Verify branch state** on a feature branch, not main
2. **Check for changes** to confirm there is something to commit
3. **Commit and push** to remote

## Step 1: Verify Branch State

Follow [Branch Verification](../../reference/common-patterns.md#branch-verification).

If CURRENT_BRANCH equals BASE_BRANCH, stop with error: "Cannot checkpoint on default branch. Create a feature branch first."

## Step 2: Check for Changes

```bash
git status --porcelain
```

If output is empty, stop: "No changes to checkpoint. Working directory is clean."

Show the user what will be committed:

```bash
git diff --stat
```

## Step 3: Commit and Push

Follow [Commit and Push](../../reference/common-patterns.md#commit-and-push).

## Output

```text
Checkpoint saved to <branch-name>
Commit: <short-hash> <message>
```