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handoff

Generates a conversation handoff document for a fresh agent session.

Updated Aug 28, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#redaction#session summary#agent continuity#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/miyake-san/sogo-agent-platform --skill handoff-miyake-san
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/miyake-san/sogo-agent-platform/tree/main/skills/core/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/miyake-san/sogo-agent-platform --skill handoff-miyake-san

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must continue in a new session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured 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 session into a handoff document saved to the OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and PII. - Use Case: You have been debugging a service across a long session and need to switch machines. Run the handoff skill with a note like "continue fixing the auth timeout bug" and the next agent receives a focused, safe summary. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document summarizing this session so a new agent can continue the work, optionally describing what the next session should 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 an AI agent session to a new conversation?▼

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 to pass context between AI agents without losing information?▼

Use a handoff document that summarizes decisions, progress, and next steps while referencing existing artifacts like PRDs, plans, ADRs, and commits by path or URL. This avoids duplicating content already captured elsewhere.

Does the handoff document include sensitive data like API keys?▼

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the handoff document.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace, so it does not pollute the project repository.

Can I customize the handoff for what the next session will do?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing the next session's focus, and the skill tailors the document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the next agent.

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