handoff

Create a handoff document summarizing conversation context for another agent.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill handoff-kartikkabadi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills/tree/main/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill handoff-kartikkabadi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you preserve context when a task needs to continue in a fresh session or with a different agent, reducing lost details and repeated analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversation Summarization: Condenses the current discussion into a concise handoff document.
  • Context Preservation: Captures what has been decided, what remains open, and what the next agent should focus on.
  • Safe Transfer: Redacts sensitive information and avoids duplicating material already stored in plans, PRDs, issues, commits, or diffs.

Quick Start

Use the handoff skill to create a transfer note for the next agent session focused on continuing this work.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer context to another AI agent without losing conversation details?

To transfer context to another agent, you need a conversation summarization handoff document that captures what was decided, what remains open, and what the next agent should focus on. This prevents lost details and repeated analysis during session transitions.

What is the best way to redact sensitive information before an agent-to-agent transfer?

The best way to redact sensitive information during an agent-to-agent transfer is to generate a handoff document that automatically filters private data while referencing existing artifacts like plans, PRDs, issues, and commits instead of duplicating them.

How do I create a work continuation document for a fresh session?

You create a work continuation document by summarizing the current conversation into a concise handoff note. This document preserves context for the next session, focusing on open items and required next steps.

Can I reference existing PRDs and commits in an agent handoff instead of copying them?

Yes, you can reference existing PRDs, commits, issues, and diffs in an agent handoff. The context transfer process explicitly avoids duplicating material already stored in these artifacts, ensuring the handoff remains clean and references them directly.

Does a conversation handoff document include suggested skills for the next agent?

Yes, a conversation handoff document includes suggested skills for the next agent. This ensures the receiving agent knows which tools to use when continuing the task in the new session.

When do I need an agent workflow handoff for session transitions?

You need an agent workflow handoff for session transitions when a task must continue in a fresh session or with a different agent. It prevents lost context and repeated analysis by summarizing decisions and open items.