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handoff

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

1|Updated Jul 2, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#productivity#agent workflow#handoff#conversation#session summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/filippolmt/skills --skill handoff-filippolmt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/filippolmt/skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/filippolmt/skills --skill handoff-filippolmt

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 handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Removes API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, generate a handoff document describing the current state and next steps so a fresh agent session can resume immediately. ## 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 an AI agent conversation to a new session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to summarize the current conversation into a handoff document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent session can then read that document and continue the work with full context.

How to compact a long conversation without losing context?▼

Use the handoff skill, which condenses the conversation into a summary document. It references existing artifacts like specs, plans, and commits by path instead of duplicating their content, keeping the handoff concise.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps your project repository free of transient session files.

Does the handoff document include API keys or secrets?▼

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the handoff document.

Can I customize the handoff for a specific next task?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, and the skill tailors the handoff document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the next agent.

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