handoff

Compact conversation context into a structured handoff document with redacted sensitive data.

88|9|Updated Jul 16, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/docs-plus/docs.plus --skill handoff-docs-plus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/docs-plus/docs.plus/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/docs-plus/docs.plus --skill handoff-docs-plus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When switching between AI agent sessions, critical context is often lost, leading to repeated explanations, inconsistent progress, and wasted time. This Skill solves that by automatically compacting your full conversation history into a clear, structured handoff document that any fresh agent can use to pick up exactly where you left off.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Context Summarization: Extracts all key decisions, progress, and next steps from your conversation into a concise document.
  • Sensitive Data Redaction: Automatically hides API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information to protect your privacy.
  • Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content from existing project files (PRDs, plans, commits) by linking to them directly, keeping the handoff doc lean.
  • Suggested Skills Integration: Includes recommendations for relevant Skills the next agent should use to continue the work efficiently.
  • Use Case: You’re midway through building a new user authentication feature with an AI coding agent and need to end the session. Use this Skill to generate a handoff doc so the next agent can resume work without re-explaining the full context of the project.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to create a handoff document for continuing work on the new user authentication feature in your next agent session.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer agent session context to a new conversation?

To transfer agent session context, you can compact your ongoing conversation history into a structured handoff document. This summarizes key decisions, progress, and next steps so a fresh agent can resume interrupted workflows seamlessly.

How do I create a handoff document for resuming interrupted feature development?

You create a handoff document by using a context summarization tool that extracts progress and next steps from your current session. The output is saved to your operating system temporary directory for easy access by the next agent.

Can I redact sensitive information like API keys when sharing agent session summaries?

Yes, the handoff document creation process automatically redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information to protect your privacy during cross-session agent collaboration.

What is the best way to avoid duplicating project artifacts in a cross-session handoff doc?

The best way to avoid duplicating project artifacts in a handoff doc is to reference existing files like PRDs and plans directly via links. This keeps the context summary lean while preserving necessary workflow continuity.

Does cross-session agent continuity work for both debugging and research tasks?

Yes, cross-session agent continuity applies to any interrupted workflow requiring resumption by a fresh agent, including feature development, debugging, and research tasks. It compacts conversation context into a structured document.

What limitations exist when compacting conversation context for a fresh agent?

A key limitation is that the handoff document saves exclusively to the operating system temporary directory. Additionally, it relies on referencing existing project artifacts rather than duplicating their full content into the summary.