coauthor-brief

Generate a handoff brief summarizing git history, project artifacts, and environment configurations.

Updated Jun 27, 2026

Search Tags:#project management #collaboration #handoff #co-authoring #research workflow

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npx skills add https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco --skill coauthor-brief

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Skill: coauthor-brief
Source: https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco/tree/main/.claude/skills/coauthor-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fredmilhome/laffer_tobacco --skill coauthor-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a clear, concise handoff brief for multi-author, multi-machine projects. It summarizes changes, project state, and necessary steps for onboarding new collaborators.

Core Features & Use Cases

Co-Author Handoff: Summarizes changes since the last brief, current state of artifacts, and open questions.
Onboarding: Provides the necessary information for new collaborators to get up to speed quickly.
Project Sync: Assists in periodic project syncs and cross-machine handoffs.

Quick Start

Generate a handoff brief for your collaborator by running the 'coauthor-brief' command.

Frequently Asked Questions about coauthor-brief

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a handoff brief for multi-author project collaboration?▼

A co-author handoff brief summarizes git history changes, current project artifacts, and environment configurations to sync multi-author projects and onboard new collaborators.

What should a research workflow handoff document include for new collaborators?▼

A research workflow handoff document should include summaries of recent changes, current artifact states, environment configurations, and open questions necessary for new collaborator onboarding.

How do I sync project state across multiple machines for co-authoring?▼

To sync project state across multiple machines for co-authoring, generate a periodic handoff brief that analyzes git history and project artifacts to summarize the current state and necessary steps.

Does generating a collaborator handoff brief require git history analysis?▼

Yes, generating a collaborator handoff brief requires git history analysis, along with examining project artifacts and environment configurations, to accurately summarize changes and project state.

What is the best way to onboard new collaborators on multi-machine research projects?▼

The best way to onboard new collaborators on multi-machine research projects is to provide a comprehensive handoff brief detailing project state, recent changes, and necessary environment setup steps.

Can a project handoff brief track open questions and artifact states?▼

Yes, a project handoff brief can track open questions and artifact states by analyzing project artifacts and git history to summarize the current project state and necessary steps for collaborators.