handoff

Save current session state to a dated handover file with structured frontmatter.

Updated Mar 12, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #documentation #handoff #session-management #context-persistence #cross-session

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npx skills add https://github.com/arvidfcjarfalla-prog/atlas --skill handoff-arvidfcjarfalla-prog

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Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/arvidfcjarfalla-prog/atlas/tree/main/.claude/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arvidfcjarfalla-prog/atlas --skill handoff-arvidfcjarfalla-prog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Save the current session's state so the next session can continue seamlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Write handover file to .claude/handovers/YYYY-MM-DD_HHMM.md with frontmatter including date, goal, status, and files_changed.
Include a detailed handover template covering goal, accomplishments, decisions, remaining work, known issues, and explicit file-change evidence.
Update learned-rules.md if new rules are discovered.
Report the handover file path to the user.

Quick Start

Create a dated handover file at .claude/handovers/YYYY-MM-DD_HHMM.md summarizing the current session.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I save session state to resume work after a break?▼

You preserve session state by writing a dated handover file to .claude/handovers/YYYY-MM-DD_HHMM.md using a structured template that captures the goal, status, and changed files for seamless cross-session continuity.

What is a handover file and what should it include for session continuity?▼

A handover file is a markdown document with frontmatter that records the date, goal, status, and files changed, along with a detailed template covering accomplishments, decisions, remaining work, and known issues for cross-session continuity.

When should I create a handover document for my workflow?▼

Create a handover document when ending a long session, before taking a break, or when the context becomes lengthy, ensuring the next session can resume seamlessly with full status awareness.

How do I document changed files and known issues before ending a session?▼

Use a structured handover template to document explicit file-change evidence, known issues, remaining work, and decisions, saving the output to a timestamped markdown file under the .claude/handovers directory.

Can I persist learned rules and context across different sessions?▼

Yes, session management includes updating a learned-rules.md file if new rules are discovered during the session, ensuring context persistence and rule enforcement across future cross-session work.