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Generates a handoff document summarizing the current conversation for a fresh agent session.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#workflow continuity#context transfer#agent session#conversation summary
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fercosnt/fernando-claude-marketplace --skill handoff-fercosnt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/fercosnt/fernando-claude-marketplace/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fercosnt/fernando-claude-marketplace --skill handoff-fercosnt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must continue in a new session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so another agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a concise handoff document saved to a temporary file path. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Next-Session Guidance: Suggests which skills the next session should use and tailors the document when the user describes the next session's focus. - Use Case: After a long planning session that produced a PRD and partial implementation, generate a handoff doc so a fresh agent can continue coding with full context. ## 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 transfer conversation context to a new agent session?▼

Use the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to a temporary file. The new session reads that document to pick up the work without re-reading the full history.

How to write a handoff document for continuing work in another session?▼

Invoke the skill and optionally describe what the next session will focus on. It summarizes the conversation, references existing artifacts by path or URL, and suggests relevant skills for the next session.

Does the handoff document duplicate content from PRDs or commits?▼

No. The skill explicitly avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs. It references those artifacts by path or URL instead.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to a temporary file path generated with mktemp using a handoff prefix. The file is read before writing to ensure the path is valid.

When should I not use a conversation handoff summary?▼

Avoid it when all context already exists in durable artifacts like PRDs, plans, or commits, since the handoff would add no new information. It is most useful when decisions and discussion exist only in the conversation.

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