sdlc-checkpoint

name	sdlc:checkpoint
description	Save work in progress with commit and push (no PR). Use this when the user wants to save progress, push a checkpoint, or back up current work without creating a pull request.
argument-hint	["optional commit message"]
allowed-tools	["Bash(git *)","Bash(*get-base-branch.sh*)","Grep","Read"]

Checkpoint

Save current work in progress to remote. Creates a commit and pushes but does not create a PR. This is useful for backing up work, switching contexts, or sharing progress before a formal review.

Workflow

1. Verify branch state on a feature branch, not main
2. Check for changes to confirm there is something to commit
3. Commit and push to remote

Step 1: Verify Branch State

Follow Branch Verification.

If CURRENT_BRANCH equals BASE_BRANCH, stop with error: "Cannot checkpoint on default branch. Create a feature branch first."

Step 2: Check for Changes

git status --porcelain

If output is empty, stop: "No changes to checkpoint. Working directory is clean."

Show the user what will be committed:

git diff --stat

Step 3: Commit and Push

Follow Commit and Push.

Output

Checkpoint saved to <branch-name>
Commit: <short-hash> <message>