/checkpoint

Description

Save current progress and context to design.md.

Namespace

openspec/

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<!-- OPENSPEC:START -->

**Purpose**

This command saves your current progress as a checkpoint in design.md. It's the equivalent of the Reddit post's "checkpoint" concept - preserving context so you can resume work later without losing your train of thought.

**When to Use**

- Before taking a break or ending a session
- After completing a significant subtask
- When you've made important decisions or discoveries
- Before switching to a different change
- Regularly during long work sessions (every 30-60 minutes)

**Steps**

1. **Check for active change**
   - Read `openspec/active.json`
   -...

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