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handoff

Writes a conversation summary document for another agent to continue the work.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#redaction#context transfer#agent session#conversation summary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alex-jordan547/agent-setup --skill handoff-alex-jordan547
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/alex-jordan547/agent-setup/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alex-jordan547/agent-setup --skill handoff-alex-jordan547

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a new session or agent, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current session into a structured handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and PII. - Use Case: After a long debugging session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session: implement the fix" so the next agent receives a focused, tailored summary. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation for the next session, optionally describing what the next session will focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer conversation context to a new agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can read that document and continue the work without the full history.

How do I write a handoff document for another AI agent?▼

Run the handoff skill and optionally pass a description of what the next session will focus on. The skill tailors the document accordingly and includes a suggested skills section for the next agent.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project directories clean while making the summary accessible to the next session.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information like API keys?▼

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document.

Does the handoff duplicate my existing plans and PRDs?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL instead of being duplicated in the handoff document.

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