handoff

Generate a self-contained handoff prompt capturing project context and remaining work.

114|12|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/espennilsen/pi --skill handoff-espennilsen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/espennilsen/pi/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/espennilsen/pi --skill handoff-espennilsen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents the loss of valuable work-in-progress context when a coding session needs to end or switch tools, ensuring continuity and efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context Capture: Gathers project details, goals, progress, decisions, and current state.
  • Self-Contained Prompts: Generates a prompt that a new agent can use without prior session knowledge.
  • Use Case: You've been working on a complex feature for hours and need to stop. Use this Skill to generate a prompt that perfectly summarizes your progress, outstanding tasks, and key decisions, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off later.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to generate a prompt for continuing the current work.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

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How do I transfer coding agent session context to a new session?

To transfer coding agent session context, use this Skill to generate a self-contained continuation prompt. It captures your project details, goals, progress, decisions, and current state, allowing a new agent to resume work seamlessly without prior session knowledge.

What is the best way to save work-in-progress before a coding session ends?

The best way to save work-in-progress is generating a handoff prompt that summarizes your progress, outstanding tasks, and key decisions. This prevents context loss when a session ends or when switching coding agent tools.

Can I use a handoff prompt to switch between different coding agent tools?

Yes, you can use a handoff prompt to switch between different coding agent tools. The Skill generates a self-contained prompt that captures your current work state, ensuring seamless continuation regardless of the new agent you select.

Does generating a continuation prompt require any specific dependencies or setup?

Generating a continuation prompt requires no external dependencies or complex setup. The Skill operates independently using its internal scripts and references to capture your project state and format it for context transfer.

What information is included when transferring work context between coding sessions?

When transferring work context, the generated prompt includes your project details, overall goal, current progress, key decisions made, current state, and remaining work. This ensures the new agent has complete context for seamless continuation.

When should I generate a handoff prompt for my coding agent?

You should generate a handoff prompt when approaching session limits, switching coding tools, or passing work to another agent. It captures your work-in-progress context to prevent loss of valuable progress and ensure continuity.