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Writes a conversation summary document for a fresh agent to continue the work.

Updated Sep 21, 2026
Search Tags:#agent workflow#handoff#continuity#conversation#redaction#session summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxentr/la-cuisine-de-mm --skill handoff-maxentr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/maxentr/la-cuisine-de-mm/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxentr/la-cuisine-de-mm --skill handoff-maxentr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a session must end, context is lost and the next agent or session starts from zero. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Names which skills the next agent should invoke, so the follow-up session starts with the right capabilities loaded. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, run the handoff with a note like "next session: implement the fix" so the next agent receives a tailored, redacted summary pointing at the relevant plan and diff files. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what that session will focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I hand off a conversation to another AI agent?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to summarize the current conversation into a document saved in your OS temporary directory. A fresh agent can then read that document and continue the work without the full chat history.

How do I preserve context when starting a new AI session?▼

Create a handoff document before ending the session. It captures the essential state of the work, references existing artifacts like specs and diffs by path, and suggests which skills the next agent should load.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is written to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project repositories free of transient session files.

Does the handoff document include API keys or personal data?▼

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the document, so secrets are not carried into the next session.

Can I control what the next session focuses on?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's purpose, and the handoff document will be tailored to that focus, prioritizing the context most relevant to the upcoming work.

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