handoff-codex

Generate a redacted continuation document summarizing progress and pending tasks for agent handoffs.

18|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dachent/skills --skill handoff-codex-dachent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff-codex
Source: https://github.com/dachent/skills/tree/main/handoff-codex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dachent/skills --skill handoff-codex-dachent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the loss of context between AI sessions by generating a structured, redacted summary that allows a new agent or future session to resume work immediately without re-reading the entire conversation history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Preservation: Summarizes current objectives, decisions, blockers, and pending tasks.
  • Artifact Referencing: Links to existing PRDs, plans, and commits instead of duplicating content.
  • Security-First: Automatically redacts sensitive information like API keys and personal data before saving the handoff document.
  • Use Case: When you need to pause a complex coding task, use this skill to create a continuation note that captures your current progress and next steps for the next agent to pick up exactly where you left off.

Quick Start

Use the handoff-codex skill to generate a summary of our current progress and save it to the session folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff-codex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer context between AI sessions without losing progress?

Handoff documents redact sensitive information like API keys and personal data before saving. They also link to existing PRDs, plans, and commits as artifact references instead of duplicating content, ensuring secure information handling.

What's the best way to pause a complex coding task and resume it later?

The best way to pause a complex coding task is creating a continuation note that captures current progress and blockers. This structured summary enables the next agent to pick up exactly where you left off without modifying repository source files.

How do I redact sensitive information when sharing AI session summaries?

Redact sensitive information during AI session summary generation by automatically filtering out API keys and personal data before the handoff document is saved. This security-first approach ensures secure context transfer across independent agents.

Does context handoff work for multi-session project workflows?

Context handoff works effectively for multi-session project workflows and collaborative agent handovers. It generates structured task tracking and artifact-based referencing to facilitate seamless context transfer between independent AI sessions.

Can I generate a context summary without duplicating existing project plans?

You can generate a context summary without duplicating plans by using artifact referencing. The handoff document links directly to existing PRDs, plans, and commits instead of copying their content, maintaining a single source of truth.