handoff

Generates a conversation summary document for continuing work in a new agent session.

Updated Jul 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/julianckt/adoptarun --skill handoff-julianckt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/julianckt/adoptarun/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/julianckt/adoptarun --skill handoff-julianckt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must move to a fresh agent 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 structured handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, not the workspace. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: After a long debugging session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session: implement the fix" so a fresh agent receives a focused summary tailored to implementation. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation for the next session focused on your upcoming task.

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 a new agent session?

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document. The document is saved to your operating system's temporary directory, where the next agent session can read it and continue the work.

How do I focus a handoff document on a specific next task?

Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, such as the planned feature or fix. The skill treats the argument as the next session's purpose and tailors the handoff document accordingly.

Does the handoff document duplicate my specs and plans?

No. The skill references existing artifacts such as specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of copying their content, keeping the handoff document compact.

Is sensitive information included in the handoff document?

No. The skill redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document, reducing the risk of leaking credentials between sessions.

Where is the handoff document saved?

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps the project repository clean of transient session artifacts.