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+# Track Specification: Pipeline Pause/Resume
+
+## Overview
+Implement pipeline pause/resume for Manual Slop application.
+
+## Current State Audit
+### Already Implemented (DO NOT re-implement)
+- Existing backend functionality in src/ modules
+- Test coverage for core features
+
+### Gaps to Fill (This Track Scope)
+This track addresses the gap between backend implementation and user-facing GUI/control.
+
+## Goals
+- Implement pipeline pause/resume
+- Ensure test coverage
+- Follow existing code patterns
+
+## Functional Requirements
+- User-facing functionality as described in TASKS.md
+- Integration with existing backend
+
+## Non-Functional Requirements
+- Performance: Maintain UI responsiveness
+- Tests: >80% coverage for new code
+
+## Architecture Reference
+- docs/guide_architecture.md
+- docs/guide_mma.md
+- docs/guide_tools.md
+
+## Out of Scope
+- Major refactoring of unrelated systems