handoff

Save active project state and decisions to standardized handoff documents.

Updated Jun 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dismantl/agent-skills --skill handoff-dismantl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/dismantl/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dismantl/agent-skills --skill handoff-dismantl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Switching between coding sessions, devices, or AI coding agents typically results in total loss of project context, forcing you to re-explain work, reorient yourself to unfinished tasks, and waste time getting back up to speed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-tool compatible handoffs: Creates standardized handoff documents that work with Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and other common coding agents.
  • Automatic location detection: Saves handoffs to the correct neutral shared location based on whether you are in a git repository, with fallbacks for machine-local and tool-specific storage.
  • Use case: If you need to pause work on a feature to handle an urgent bug, use this skill to save your current progress, active goals, and key decisions so you can pick up exactly where you left off later without missing context.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to save my current project context so I can resume work on this feature later from my other laptop.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

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How do I save coding session context to resume work on another device?

To resume coding session context on another device, you can generate a standardized handoff document that captures your active project state, unfinished tasks, and key decisions. This document is stored in a neutral shared location, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off without re-explaining your work.

Can I transfer my project state between different AI coding agents like Claude Code and Gemini CLI?

Yes, you can transfer project state between different AI coding agents like Claude Code and Gemini CLI. The skill creates cross-tool compatible handoff documents in a standardized format, ensuring your active goals and progress are fully preserved when switching tools.

What's the best way to prevent context loss when pausing a feature to fix an urgent bug?

The best way to prevent context loss when pausing a feature to fix an urgent bug is to save your current progress and key decisions into a durable handoff document. This preserves your active project state, allowing you to resume the paused feature later without missing any context.

Does the handoff document format work outside of a git repository?

Yes, the handoff document format works outside of a git repository. The skill features automatic location detection with fallbacks for machine-local and tool-specific storage, ensuring your cross-platform handoff documents are saved correctly even without a git repository.

How does automatic location detection decide where to save my session context?

Automatic location detection determines where to save your session context by first checking if you are inside a git repository to use a neutral shared location. If not, it applies fallbacks to machine-local or tool-specific storage to ensure your handoff documents are always accessible.