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handoff

Generates a conversation summary document for continuing work in a new agent session.

Updated Sep 11, 2026
Search Tags:#context management#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context compaction#conversation transfer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CYRUS-pinto/pi-bot --skill handoff-cyrus-pinto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/CYRUS-pinto/pi-bot/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CYRUS-pinto/pi-bot --skill handoff-cyrus-pinto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task needs to move to a fresh agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so the next agent can resume work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current session into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, preserving workflow continuity. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, commits) by path instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data like API keys and personal information. - Use Case: You have been debugging a feature across a long session and want to continue tomorrow with a fresh context window. Run the handoff skill with a note about the next session's goal, and the new agent picks up exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what that 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 an AI agent conversation to a new 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 chat history.

How do I preserve context when the conversation gets too long?▼

Use the handoff skill before hitting context limits. It summarizes the session, references existing artifacts like specs and commits by path, and suggests which skills the next agent should call.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is written to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps your project repository free of transient session files.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information?▼

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

Can I customize the handoff for a specific next task?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, and the skill tailors the handoff document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the next agent.

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