handoff

Create a redacted handoff document from an active conversation for another agent.

1|Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/darkmatter/skills --skill handoff-darkmatter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/darkmatter/skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darkmatter/skills --skill handoff-darkmatter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the burden of manually rewriting a conversation into a usable transfer note for the next agent, so work can continue without losing context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversation Summarization: Captures the important decisions, open questions, and progress from the current exchange.
  • Context Preservation: Points the next agent to relevant artifacts by path or URL instead of duplicating their contents.
  • Safe Transfer: Redacts sensitive information and adds suggested skills so the next session starts with the right tools.
  • Use Case: After a long troubleshooting session, generate a handoff document for a colleague or another agent to pick up the work immediately.

Quick Start

Ask the handoff skill to create a next-session summary for the current conversation focused on your intended follow-up work.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a conversation summary for agent handoff?

To create a conversation summary for agent handoff, use this Skill to automatically generate a redacted transfer document that captures decisions, open questions, and progress from your current exchange.

What is context transfer in multi-turn agent workflows?

Context transfer in multi-turn agent workflows is the process of preserving session continuity by pointing the next agent to relevant artifacts by path or URL instead of duplicating their contents.

How does conversation redaction work for safe agent transfer?

Conversation redaction for safe agent transfer works by removing sensitive information from the generated handoff document, ensuring only necessary context and progress notes are shared with the next session.

Can I preserve session continuation across different agents?

Yes, you can preserve session continuation across different agents by generating a handoff document that includes references to existing artifacts, omits duplicated content, and adds suggested skills for the next session.

What is the best way to transfer work context to another agent?

The best way to transfer work context to another agent is using an automated handoff document that summarizes progress, redacts sensitive details, and recommends specific skills to start the next session correctly.

When do I need to generate a handoff document for my conversation?

You need to generate a handoff document for your conversation when concluding a long troubleshooting session or multi-turn task, allowing a colleague or another agent to pick up the work immediately without losing context.