handoff

Name: handoff
Availability: InStock
Author: hgxszhj

Summarize the current conversation into a handoff Markdown file for another agent.

Updated May 7, 2026

Search Tags:#handoff #document-generation #agent-onboarding #conversation-summary #work-transfer #workflow-continuity

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/hgxszhj/mattpocock_skills --skill handoff-hgxszhj

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/hgxszhj/mattpocock_skills/tree/main/skills/in-progress/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hgxszhj/mattpocock_skills --skill handoff-hgxszhj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Compact the current conversation into a handoff document for another agent to pick up. This ensures continuity of work when switching agents or contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate a concise handoff document that captures context, decisions, and next steps.
Reference relevant artifacts (PRDs, issues, ADRs, commits) via paths or URLs to avoid duplication.
Suggest the next session's skills or actions to ensure seamless continuity.

Quick Start

Instruct your AI to generate a handoff document from the current conversation for seamless continuation by 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 create a conversation summary for agent onboarding and work transfer?▼

To create a conversation summary for agent onboarding, you instruct your AI to generate a handoff Markdown file that compacts current context, decisions, and next steps for the next agent to continue the work.

What is the best way to maintain workflow continuity when switching agents?▼

The best way to maintain workflow continuity is generating a concise handoff document that references relevant artifacts via paths or URLs to avoid duplication and suggests next-session skills for seamless continuation.

How do I generate a handoff document that references project artifacts?▼

You generate a handoff document by instructing your AI to create a Markdown file at a temporary path, capturing conversation context while referencing artifacts like PRDs, issues, ADRs, or commits via paths or URLs.

Does the handoff generation process require any specific dependencies or components?▼

The handoff generation process requires no specific dependencies or components, allowing you to generate a work transfer document directly from your current conversation without installing additional tools.

Can I use this method for project continuation across different agents?▼

Yes, you can use this method for project continuation across different agents, as it applies to handoffs during triage, transfer, or project continuation by summarizing context and suggesting next actions.

Why does referencing artifacts via paths or URLs help during work transfer?▼

Referencing artifacts via paths or URLs during work transfer helps avoid duplication by pointing the next agent directly to existing PRDs, issues, ADRs, or commits instead of copying their full content into the summary.