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handoff

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

Updated Jun 26, 2026
Search Tags:#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dulltackle/kangkang-skills --skill handoff-dulltackle
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/dulltackle/kangkang-skills/tree/main/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dulltackle/kangkang-skills --skill handoff-dulltackle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a fresh agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a new agent can pick up the work without repeating prior discussion. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a structured handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, smoothing the transition between sessions. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and PII. - Use Case: After a long debugging and planning session, run the handoff with a note like "next session: implement the auth module" so the incoming agent receives a tailored, secure summary. ## 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 hand off a conversation to a new agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can then read that document and continue the work without losing context.

How do I preserve context when starting a new AI session?▼

Use the handoff skill before ending the session. It writes a tailored summary, 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 saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project directories 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, reducing the risk of leaking credentials between sessions.

Can I customize the handoff for what the next session will do?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the skill tailors the document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the incoming agent.

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