handoff

Convert an active conversation into a structured handoff document.

Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/haryelramalho/skills --skill handoff-haryelramalho
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/haryelramalho/skills/tree/main/skills/community/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haryelramalho/skills --skill handoff-haryelramalho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns an in-progress conversation into a concise, reusable handoff so another agent can continue the work without losing context. It helps preserve decisions, open questions, and next steps while avoiding unnecessary duplication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversation Summarization: Captures the important context from the current session into a structured handoff document.
  • Context Preservation: Retains goals, progress, blockers, and recommended follow-up actions for the next agent.
  • Safety and Cleanup: Redacts sensitive information and points to existing artifacts instead of copying them.
  • Use Case: Useful when a task must be paused, transferred, or resumed in a fresh session with minimal rework.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to create a handoff for the next session and briefly describe what that session should focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a handoff document for an interrupted chat session?

To create a handoff document for an interrupted chat session, you ask the skill to summarize the current context, which captures goals, progress, and blockers into a structured format for the next agent to resume work with minimal rework.

What is the best way to transfer conversation context to a new agent?

The best way to transfer conversation context to a new agent is to generate a concise handoff document that retains decisions and open questions while redacting sensitive data and pointing to existing artifacts instead of copying them.

Does the handoff process redact sensitive data from the conversation summary?

Yes, the handoff process redacts sensitive data during conversation summarization to ensure safety and cleanup, preventing confidential information from being transferred to the next session or temporary storage location.

Can I use this to preserve project continuity across temporary storage locations?

Yes, you can use this to preserve project continuity across temporary storage locations by converting the active conversation into a reusable handoff document that includes suggested skill guidance and references to existing artifacts.

What should I include in a task transfer summary for another agent?

A task transfer summary should include context summarization, sensitive-data redaction, references to existing artifacts, and suggested skill guidance so the next agent can continue the work without losing context or duplicating effort.

Are there limitations to what this conversation summarization can capture?

The conversation summarization focuses on preserving goals, progress, and blockers but avoids unnecessary duplication by pointing to existing artifacts rather than copying them, meaning it relies on those artifacts remaining accessible to the next agent.