handoff

Extract structured decisions, constraints, and next steps from planning-session transcripts into a handoff document.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brianruggieri/skills --skill handoff-brianruggieri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/brianruggieri/skills/tree/main/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brianruggieri/skills --skill handoff-brianruggieri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ก This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Extract and preserve decisions, constraints, and next steps from planning sessions to enable seamless starts for future work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts and structures Decision, Do Not Retry, Constraints, Next Steps, and Key Files from transcripts
  • Generates a handoff document stored under .claude/handoffs for reuse across sessions
  • Produces a ready-to-launch Kickoff Prompt and optional memory updates for cross-session continuity

Quick Start

In a planning-session, run the handoff skill to produce a handoff document and kickoff prompt for the fresh session.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract decisions and next steps from a planning session transcript?โ–ผ

To extract decisions and next steps from a planning session transcript, use this skill to parse the conversation and generate a structured handoff document. It automatically captures constraints, Do Not Retry items, and Key Files for durable reuse.

What is the best way to create a kickoff prompt for cross-session continuity?โ–ผ

Creating a kickoff prompt for cross-session continuity is done by extracting structured handoff data from a planning session. This skill generates a ready-to-launch prompt alongside optional memory updates to ensure seamless context transfer.

How does a structured handoff document improve project continuity?โ–ผ

A structured handoff document improves continuity by preserving decisions, constraints, and next steps from planning sessions. It stores this durable, ready-to-launch information under .claude/handoffs to enable seamless starts for future work.

Can I use planning session transcripts to generate memory updates?โ–ผ

Yes, you can use planning session transcripts to generate optional memory updates. The skill processes the transcript to produce these updates alongside a kickoff prompt, ensuring cross-session continuity and persistent context.

What should I do if my planning session handoff is missing Do Not Retry items?โ–ผ

If your planning session handoff is missing Do Not Retry items, ensure the original transcript explicitly discusses failed approaches or constraints. The skill extracts these specific items from the transcript text to prevent repeating past errors.

Do I need any dependencies to run the handoff skill for transcript parsing?โ–ผ

No dependencies are required to run the handoff skill for transcript parsing. It operates independently using its internal scripts to process planning sessions and generate the handoff document, kickoff prompt, and memory updates.