handoff

Generate a compact handoff document summarizing the current conversation for another agent.

1|1|Updated Apr 24, 2026

Search Tags:#handoff #workflow continuity #agent collaboration #context transfer #conversation summarization #recommended skills

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/luan/agents --skill handoff-luan

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/luan/agents/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luan/agents --skill handoff-luan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of losing context between agent sessions by packaging the current conversation into a concise handoff document a new agent can immediately continue.

Core Features & Use Cases

Conversation summarization into a handoff: Produces a compact, actionable document describing what has happened and what to do next.
Suggested skills for continuation: Includes a section that recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to keep momentum.
Artifact-aware deduplication and safety: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs by referencing them by path/URL, and redacts sensitive information like API keys and passwords.

Quick Start

Tell your agent to run the handoff skill with the argument “Prepare the next session to focus on reviewing and finalizing the proposed solution outline.”

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 for workflow continuity?▼

To prepare context for a fresh agent, generate a compact handoff document that summarizes the current conversation. This document references existing artifacts by path or URL to prevent duplication and suggests specific skills for the next agent to invoke.

What is conversation summarization for multi-agent workflows?▼

Conversation summarization for multi-agent workflows is the process of packaging current session details into a concise handoff document. This enables a fresh agent to resume work immediately while minimizing duplicated context and redacting sensitive information like API keys.

How do I prepare a handoff note for a fresh agent to resume work?▼

To prepare a handoff note for a fresh agent, instruct your current agent to run the handoff skill with a focus argument for the next session. It outputs a temporary file detailing what happened, what to do next, and suggested skills for continuation.

Does agent collaboration handoff avoid duplicating content from existing plans and commits?▼

Yes, agent collaboration handoff avoids duplicating content from existing plans, PRDs, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs. It applies artifact-aware deduplication by referencing these existing documents by their path or URL within the generated handoff note.

Does context transfer redact sensitive information like API keys and passwords?▼

Yes, context transfer redacts sensitive information like API keys and passwords when generating the handoff document. This safety measure ensures that critical credentials are not exposed when the summarized conversation is passed to another agent.