handoff

Generates a handoff document summarizing the current conversation for a fresh agent session.

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/changfengpro/agent-skills --skill handoff-changfengpro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/changfengpro/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/changfengpro/agent-skills --skill handoff-changfengpro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long agent conversations lose context when sessions end or hit context limits, forcing the next agent to start from scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can continue the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Strips API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: After a long debugging and planning session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session will implement the auth module" so the next agent receives a tailored, redacted summary with pointers to existing artifacts. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document 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 hand off an AI agent conversation to a new session?

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

How do I pass context about the next session to the handoff document?

Provide arguments describing what the next session will focus on when invoking the skill. The skill treats those arguments as the next session's purpose and tailors the handoff document accordingly.

Does the handoff document duplicate my specs and plans?

No. The skill references existing artifacts such as specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of copying their content, keeping the handoff document compact.

Is sensitive information removed from the handoff document?

Yes. The skill redacts sensitive information including API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the handoff document.

Where is the handoff document saved?

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace, so it does not clutter project files.