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# Iterating Maintain context across multiple sessions by persisting state in Work Logs. ## Environment Detection Detect environment and load appropriate reference: ```bash if [ "$CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE" = "true" ]; then # Claude Code on the Web (CCotw) - writes to GitHub # Read: references/ccotw-environment.md elif [ -n "$CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE" ]; then # Claude Code CLI - writes to local filesystem # Read: references/codecli-environment.md elif [ -x "$(command -v osascript)" ] && [ -d "/Applications/Claude.app" ]; then # Claude Desktop - may write to disk OR output for download # Read: references/desktop-environment.md else # Claude.ai (web/chat/native app) - outputs for download # Read: references/chat-environment.md fi ``` See environment-specific reference for persistence and retrieval details. ## Critical: Checkpoint Pattern **The iterating skill enforces a checkpoint-and-save pattern to prevent work loss:** 1. **Create/Update WorkLog** → Output for user → **STOP** 2. User saves WorkLog to project knowledge (survives conversation limits) 3. User says "continue" (same or new conversation) 4. **Make incremental progress** on ONE item → Update WorkLog → **STOP** 5. Repeat **Why this matters:** - Prevents token exhaustion mid-task - Survives 5-hour conversation limits - Allows user to review progress before continuing - Creates natural save points - Enables work across multiple conversations **NEVER skip the STOP step** - going "full waterfall" defeats the