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Continue Prompt

Generate a continuation prompt file so work can be seamlessly resumed in a new Claude Code session. Captures task state, files, decisions, and next steps.

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Install Prompt

Paste this into Claude Code to set it up:

I want to add the /continue skill to my Claude Code setup.

Create the directory ~/.claude/skills/continue/ and inside it create SKILL.md with the continue prompt workflow.

The skill should:
- Summarize the current task and its status
- List all files being actively worked on
- Document key decisions and context from the session
- Outline the next steps to resume work
- Save the prompt file to ~/.claude/continue-prompts/

After creating the file, the skill is immediately available via /continue.

01What It Does

Never lose your place

Type /continue when your context window is getting long or you need to switch tasks. Claude summarizes everything about the current work: what you were doing, which files are involved, what decisions were made, and what comes next. The prompt is saved to a file that a new session reads to pick up exactly where you left off.
1

Analyze current session

Reviews the conversation to identify the active task, its current status, and the overall goal you are working toward.

2

Catalog files and changes

Lists all files being actively worked on, their current state (modified, created, in progress), and any uncommitted changes.

3

Document decisions

Records key decisions, approaches chosen, tradeoffs considered, and any constraints discovered during the session.

4

Outline next steps

Writes clear, actionable next steps so the new session knows exactly what to do first without re-reading the entire previous conversation.

5

Save the prompt

Writes the continuation file to ~/.claude/continue-prompts/ with a descriptive filename. Ready to be loaded with "continue" in a new session.

02How to Use

Usage

Run /continue at any point during a session. Claude generates the prompt file and confirms it was saved. In a new session, say "continue" or "continue from where we left off" and Claude reads the file, loads the context, and resumes working.
Save anytime: run /continue whenever you want to preserve session state, not just at the end.
Resume seamlessly: the new session reads the file, loads referenced files, and starts working immediately.
Auto-cleanup: the continue prompt file is deleted after it is successfully loaded, keeping the directory clean.