ctx-pause

Pause context hooks for this session. Use when context nudges aren't needed for the current task.

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Best use case

ctx-pause is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Pause context hooks for this session. Use when context nudges aren't needed for the current task.

Teams using ctx-pause should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/ctx-pause/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/main/internal/assets/claude/skills/ctx-pause/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/ctx-pause/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How ctx-pause Compares

Feature / Agentctx-pauseStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Pause context hooks for this session. Use when context nudges aren't needed for the current task.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

Pause all context nudge and reminder hooks for the current session.
Security hooks (dangerous command blocking) still fire.

## When to Use

- User says "pause ctx", "pause context", "quiet mode"
- User says "stop the nudges", "too many reminders"
- Quick investigation or one-off task that doesn't need ceremonies
- User explicitly asks to reduce context overhead

## When NOT to Use

- User wants to silence a specific hook (use `ctx hook message edit` to
  customize or silence individual hooks)
- User wants to permanently disable hooks (edit `.claude/settings.local.json`)
- Session involves real project work that benefits from persistence nudges

## Execution

Run the pause command:

```bash
ctx hook pause
```

Then confirm to the user:

> Context hooks paused for this session. Nudges, reminders, and ceremony
> prompts are silenced. Security hooks still fire.
>
> Resume anytime with `/ctx-resume`.

## Important Notes

- **Session-scoped**: only affects the current session, not other terminals
- **Hooks still fire silently**: they check the pause flag and no-op
- **Graduated reminder**: a minimal `ctx:paused` indicator appears in hook
  output so the state is never invisible
- **Resume before wrap-up**: if the session evolves into real work, resume
  hooks before wrapping up to capture learnings and decisions
- **Initial context load is unaffected**: the ~8k token startup injection
  happens before any command runs: pause only affects subsequent hooks

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