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Saves context state to reduce token consumption when using Claude Code.
Strengths
- Saves 40 to 70% of tokens depending on the command used.
- Allows easy resumption after a /clear.
- Structures important information (progress, learnings).
Limitations
- Requires manual discipline to trigger checkpoints.
- Does not preserve file contents or error traces.
- Only works with Claude Code.
Use this skill every 3 tasks or before switching domains to save tokens.
Avoid if you prefer automatic context management or if your sessions are very short.
Security analysis
SafeThe skill only reads/writes local files for checkpointing context; no network, shell, or destructive actions.
No concerns found
Examples
Save a context checkpoint now. I want to reclaim tokens before clearing the session.I just finished fixing the login bug. Create a checkpoint summarizing what we did and what's next.Read the checkpoint file and restore our session context so we can continue working.name: checkpoint description: Save context state - auto-triggered every 5 tasks allowed-tools: Read, Write, TaskList, Grep model: sonnet user-invocable: false
Context Checkpoint
Save critical context before /clear. Enables 50-70% token savings.
When to Checkpoint
- Every 3 tasks (aggressive - preserves tokens)
- Before switching feature areas
- After resolving complex bugs
- When response feels slow (context bloat sign)
Checkpoint Format
Write to .claude/checkpoint.md:
# Checkpoint: [TIMESTAMP]
## Sprint Status
[Sprint X: N/M complete]
## Completed This Session
- [Task]: [what was done]
## Key Learnings
- [Bug pattern]: [resolution]
## Next Priority
[Next task ID and title]
## Files Modified
- [file paths]
After Saving
Tell user:
💾 Checkpoint saved.
Run /compact now to reclaim ~40% tokens (keeps context summary).
Use /clear only at major transitions (reclaims ~70% but wipes context).
Auto-Restore
After /clear, read .claude/checkpoint.md and continue.
What to Preserve
| Keep | Skip | |------|------| | Task progress | File contents | | Learnings | Error traces | | Next priority | Tool call logs |
Token Savings
| Command | Savings | Use When |
|---------|---------|----------|
| /compact | ~40% | Default after checkpoint |
| /clear | ~70% | Major transitions, sprint end |
Rule: /compact after every checkpoint. /clear at major transitions.
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