ghe-checkpoint

The `ghe-checkpoint` skill allows users to save their current progress in an active GitHub issue thread without advancing project phases. It is designed to provide a seamless way to record work state, milestones, and blockers, ensuring that ongoing work is preserved even if the user needs to pause or take a break. This skill addresses the challenge of losing track of incremental progress during development or project management, making it easier to maintain accurate records of work in real-time.

The main capabilities of this skill include posting a progress checkpoint to the currently active thread, recording milestones, documenting blockers, and preserving meaningful state changes. It strictly requires an already-claimed in-progress thread and respects local configuration settings such as `.claude/ghe.local.md`. The skill does not change the phase of the project or start new tasks, focusing solely on capturing the current work state. Additionally, it follows strict reporting rules, ensuring that all updates are saved both in the GitHub issue thread and in the local `GHE_REPORTS` directory for full traceability.

`ghe-checkpoint` is primarily intended for developers, project managers, and technical teams who use GitHub for issue tracking and task management. Typical use cases include saving progress during development sessions, documenting the completion of milestones, recording blockers that require attention, and maintaining up-to-date records before pausing work. It is especially useful in collaborative environments where multiple team members need visibility into ongoing work and where maintaining accurate project history is critical.