ctx-resume

Resume context hooks after a pause. Use when the user says 'resume ctx', 'unpause', 'turn nudges back on', or when transitioning from a quick task back to project work.

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Best use case

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

Resume context hooks after a pause. Use when the user says 'resume ctx', 'unpause', 'turn nudges back on', or when transitioning from a quick task back to project work.

Teams using ctx-resume 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-resume/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/main/internal/assets/claude/skills/ctx-resume/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How ctx-resume Compares

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Resume context hooks after a pause. Use when the user says 'resume ctx', 'unpause', 'turn nudges back on', or when transitioning from a quick task back to project work.

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

Resume all context hooks after a `/ctx-pause`. Restores normal nudge,
reminder, and ceremony behavior.

## When to Use

- User says "resume ctx", "resume context", "unpause"
- User says "turn nudges back on"
- Session has evolved from a quick task into real project work
- Before running `/ctx-wrap-up` (wrap-up needs hooks active)

## When NOT to Use

- Session is not paused (resume is a silent no-op, but don't confuse the user)
- User wants to restart or reset the session (just start a new session)

## Execution

Run the resume command:

```bash
ctx hook resume
```

Then confirm to the user:

> Context hooks resumed. Nudges, reminders, and ceremonies are active again.

## Important Notes

- **Silent no-op if not paused**: safe to run even if hooks aren't paused
- **Turn counter resets**: the graduated reminder counter starts fresh if
  you pause again later

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