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name: context description: "Working-state snapshot guidance. Restates task/files/decisions in one block so state survives context compaction. Compaction timing is the host's job."

Context — Working-State Snapshot

Compaction timing belongs to the host (native auto-compaction; the harness already snapshots state on the PreCompact hook). This skill is about WHAT survives, not WHEN to compact.

Process

Before or during compaction, restate the working state in one block:

- Working on: [task description]
- Files modified: [explicit list]
- Status: [what's done, what remains]
- Key decisions: [important choices made, with why]
- Next step: [what to do after compaction]

Keep it terse — this block is what you (and the resume hook) reload after compaction. Re-reading large files afterwards costs more than summarizing the key facts beforehand.

Evidence Required

• Task, files, decisions, and next step all present in the summary block
• Snapshot written by the PreCompact hook (show file name if asked)