handoff

Compress a conversation into a handoff document for another agent.

Updated Jul 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills --skill handoff-hexsleeves
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HexSleeves/skills --skill handoff-hexsleeves

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns an active conversation into a compact handoff document so another agent can continue the work without losing context or repeating effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversation Summarization: Captures the current state of the task, decisions made, and remaining work.
  • Context Preservation: References existing artifacts instead of duplicating them, keeping the handoff concise and traceable.
  • Safe Transfer: Redacts sensitive information and includes suggested skills for the next agent to use.
  • Use Case: When a session is ending mid-task, generate a handoff that another agent can load and continue immediately.

Quick Start

Create a handoff document for this conversation and save it in the system temporary directory for the next agent.

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 another agent without losing task state?

To transfer conversation context, compress the active session into a handoff document that preserves task state, key decisions, open questions, and references to existing artifacts for the next agent.

What is the best way to summarize an interrupted agent workflow for continuation?

Summarizing an interrupted agent workflow involves generating a compact handoff document that captures the current task state, decisions made, and remaining work to enable immediate continuation.

Can I redact sensitive information when creating an agent handoff document?

Yes, you can redact sensitive information during conversation summarization by applying redaction requirements directly within the generated handoff document to ensure safe context transfer.

Does generating a handoff document duplicate existing artifacts in the conversation?

No, generating a handoff document references existing artifacts instead of duplicating them, keeping the context transfer concise and traceable for the receiving agent.

When do I need to create a context transfer summary for an agent session?

You need to create a context transfer summary when a session is ending mid-task, requiring another agent to load the handoff document and continue the implementation or analysis immediately.

What limitations exist when compressing a long conversation into a handoff summary?

When compressing a long conversation into a handoff summary, the limitation is that it provides a high-level state and references artifacts rather than retaining the full conversational history.