handoff

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

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MSC72m/DevForge --skill handoff-msc72m
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/MSC72m/DevForge/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MSC72m/DevForge --skill handoff-msc72m

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 starts from zero. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can resume 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, preserving workflow continuity. - Artifact Referencing & Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, and commits by path instead of duplicating them, and strips API keys, passwords, and personal data. - Use Case: You finish a long debugging session but run out of context. Run the handoff skill, then start a new session where the next agent reads the handoff document and continues exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what the next 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 transfer conversation context to a new agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to summarize the current conversation into a handoff document saved in your OS temporary directory. The next agent reads that document to resume the work without the full history.

How to compact a long AI conversation before hitting context limits?▼

Run the handoff skill, which condenses the session into a summary document. It references existing artifacts like specs and commits by path instead of duplicating them, keeping the document compact.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This avoids polluting the project repository with session artifacts.

Does the handoff document include API keys or secrets?▼

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

Can I customize the handoff for a specific next task?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, and the skill tailors the handoff document accordingly, including a suggested skills section for the next agent.