handoff

Capture chat session context and generate starter prompts for new chats.

1|Updated Dec 30, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox --skill handoff-farzammohammadi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox/tree/main/ai/claude-code/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/FarzamMohammadi/dev-toolbox --skill handoff-farzammohammadi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The handoff skill captures and preserves the current chat session context to enable seamless continuation in a new chat.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context capture: Collects the most relevant details from the current conversation.
  • Memory scaffolding: Creates starter memory files (session-history.md, learnings.md, decisions.md) for persistent context.
  • Starter prompt generation: Produces a ready-to-use session continuation prompt for the next chat.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to prepare context for the next chat session. The command /handoff generates memory scaffolds, collects session intelligence, and returns a starter prompt for seamless continuation.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve chat context for a new session?

To preserve chat context for a new session, use the handoff skill to capture current conversation details and generate persistent memory artifacts. It creates structured memory files and a ready-to-use starter prompt for seamless continuation in your next chat.

What is the best way to continue a project across multiple chat sessions?

The best way to continue a project across multiple chat sessions is generating persistent memory artifacts. This skill scaffolds memory files like session-history.md, learnings.md, and decisions.md to store project intelligence, returning a starter prompt to paste into the next chat.

How do I save AI chat history and learnings before starting a new chat?

To save AI chat history and learnings before starting a new chat, run the handoff command. It automatically extracts relevant details and updates structured memory files, specifically ai/memory/session-history.md and ai/memory/learnings.md, with persistent entries.

Can I generate a starter prompt to resume an ongoing AI conversation?

Yes, you can generate a starter prompt to resume an ongoing AI conversation. The skill collects session intelligence from your current chat and returns a complete, ready-to-use continuation prompt that you paste directly into a new chat session.

Does the handoff skill require any external dependencies to capture session context?

No, the handoff skill requires no external dependencies to capture session context. It operates independently to update internal memory markdown files and produce a continuation prompt, requiring only your ongoing project conversation as input.