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handoff

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

1|Updated Mar 2, 2025
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#context transfer#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marjorg/setup --skill handoff-marjorg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/marjorg/setup/tree/main/home/.agents/skills/archive/0-matt/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marjorg/setup --skill handoff-marjorg

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 a new agent can resume 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 OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke, smoothing the transition between sessions. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, commits) by path instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data like API keys and personal information. - Use Case: You have been debugging a deployment issue for hours and the context window is nearly full. Run the handoff to produce a summary document, then start a fresh session that picks up exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this conversation so a new session can continue the work.

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 saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent session can then read that document and continue the work without the full history.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project files clean while making the summary accessible to the next session.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information?▼

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

What happens to content already captured in specs or commits?▼

The handoff avoids duplicating content already recorded in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs. It references those artifacts by path or URL instead, keeping the document concise.

Can I tell the next session what to focus on?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the skill tailors the handoff document accordingly. It also includes a suggested skills section naming which skills the next agent should invoke.

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