Create Continuation Prompt

Create Continuation Prompt

Generates a concise continuation prompt that captures the current session state, enabling seamless context clearing and session resumption.

Purpose

When context windows fill up or sessions need to be restarted, this skill creates a self-contained prompt that includes:

• Current task/objective
• Progress made so far
• Next steps
• Relevant file paths and locations
• Key decisions or constraints

Output Format

The continuation prompt is displayed as raw markdown, optimized for copy-paste into a new session.

Usage

/create-continuation-prompt

What Gets Included

Essential Information:

• Current working objective
• Files modified or created (with paths)
• Key decisions made
• Blockers or open questions
• Next immediate action

Excluded Information:

• Long code snippets (use file paths instead)
• Verbose explanations (keep concise)
• Completed context (focus on what's next)

Example Output

Continue working on auth implementation:

**Progress:**
- Added JWT validation to `src/api/handlers/auth.ts`
- Tests passing in `src/api/handlers/auth.test.ts`

**Next:**
- Add refresh token endpoint
- Update routes in `src/api/routes.ts:45`

**Constraint:** Only use jsonwebtoken library (no other auth libs)

Best Practices

1. Keep it concise - Aim for <10 lines 2. Use file paths - Reference code locations instead of copying code 3. Focus forward - Emphasize next steps over past work 4. Include constraints - Remind of critical rules or decisions 5. Link resources - Include relevant URLs, PRs, or issue numbers

When to Use

• Context window approaching limits
• Switching between different work streams
• Before ending a work session
• After completing a milestone (to start fresh)
• When debugging requires a clean slate

Integration

Use alongside:

• Git commits (for checkpoint history)
• Task tracking (for broader project context)
• Documentation updates (for permanent records)