# Session Resumption: Picking Up Mid-Mission

> Use when a session is interrupted (context limit, crash, timeout) and work must continue.

- Skill: `tools-only/session-resumption-picking-up-mid-mission` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/session-resumption-picking-up-mid-mission`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/session-resumption-picking-up-mid-mission/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-29
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/session-resumption-picking-up-mid-mission

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# Session Resumption: Picking Up Mid-Mission

Use when a session is interrupted (context limit, crash, timeout) and work must continue.

1. Read the most recent quarterdeck report to establish last known state.
2. List all tasks and their statuses: `pending`, `in_progress`, `completed`.
3. For each `in_progress` task, verify partial outputs against the task deliverable.
4. Discard any unverified or incomplete outputs that cannot be confirmed correct.
5. Re-issue sailing orders with the original mission outcome and updated scope reflecting completed work.
6. Re-form the squadron at the minimum size needed for remaining tasks.
7. Resume quarterdeck rhythm from the next scheduled checkpoint.