handoff

Generate a structured handoff document summarizing decisions, context, and action items.

12|1|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/helderberto/agent-skills --skill handoff-helderberto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/helderberto/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/helderberto/agent-skills --skill handoff-helderberto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Compact the current conversation into a handoff document for another agent to pick up, ensuring continuity and clear next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a structured handoff summarizing decisions, context, and action items.
  • Redact sensitive information (keys, passwords, or PII) before sharing with the next agent.
  • Reference related artifacts by path or URL to preserve traceability (PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits).
  • Include a "suggested skills" section to guide the next session's actions.
  • Suitable for multi-agent handoffs across PRD, plan, code review, and deployment workflows.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run the handoff to generate a summary from the current conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a conversation handoff document for another agent?

To create a conversation handoff, prompt the agent to run the handoff. It compiles the current conversation into a structured document summarizing decisions, context, and action items for the next agent.

Can I redact sensitive information like passwords before sharing a conversation summary?

Yes, the handoff process redacts sensitive information, including keys, passwords, and PII, before generating the summary. This ensures secure sharing when transferring context to another agent.

What is the best way to maintain context continuity across multi-session PRD and planning workflows?

The best way to maintain continuity across PRD, planning, and implementation phases is to generate a handoff document. It preserves traceability by referencing related artifacts like plans and commits by path or URL.

Does the handoff summary suggest which skills the next agent should invoke?

Yes, the handoff summary includes a suggested skills section. This guides the next session's actions, ensuring the incoming agent knows exactly which capabilities to invoke for the subsequent workflow steps.

Do I need any specific dependencies to summarize a conversation for a multi-agent handoff?

No specific dependencies are required to summarize a conversation for a multi-agent handoff. The skill operates independently to compact your current session context into a ready handoff document.