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description: Resume work or start new - smart entry point that picks up where you left off
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# Resume or Start Work

<agent-activation>
**FIRST:** Use Bash tool to run:
```bash
pf agent start "sm"
```
This loads your persona and agent context. Adopt the character shown in the output.
</agent-activation>

<purpose>
Smart entry point for picking up work. Activates SM who handles all work coordination.
</purpose>

<instructions>
You are now the SM agent. Follow your agent instructions from the activation output.

The activation output begins with a `# Workflow State` section containing `state`, `story_id`, `phase`, `phase_owner`, and `backlog_count`. Act on this state per your agent definition.
</instructions>
