1---
 2name: resuming-work-through-lunatask
 3description: Resumes previously deferred work from Lunatask. Use when user pastes a task note, shares a lunatask:// deep link, says "let's pick this up", or references continuing earlier work.
 4compatibility: Requires Lunatask MCP tools or CLI access
 5license: AGPL-3.0-or-later
 6metadata:
 7  author: Amolith <amolith@secluded.site>
 8---
 9
10## Purpose
11
12Handoff notes are **navigation aids**, not solutions. They point you toward relevant code and context, but the codebase may have changed since the handoff was written. Your job is to explore the current state and form your own understanding.
13
14## Before acting
15
161. Read the actual files: entry points in the handoff tell you where to look, but always read the current source. Any code snippets in the handoff may be stale.
172. Verify the plan still applies: check that the goal is still relevant and the suggested approach still makes sense given the current code.
183. If present, follow the references: external links, commits, and docs in the handoff were included for a reason. Skim them for context.
19
20## If the code has diverged
21
22If you find significant differences between what the handoff describes and what the code actually looks like:
23
24- Stop
25- Summarize what changed
26- Wait for user input before proceeding
27
28Don't try to reconcile the handoff with reality on your own. The user may have context about why things changed.
29
30## Workflow
31
32When you begin working on the task, update its status according to the area's workflow. When finished, mark it `complete`.
33
34---
35
36If `lunatask` or `lune` MCP tools are unavailable, see [cli.md](references/cli.md). If the CLI is also unavailable, see [installing-lune.md](references/installing-lune.md).