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handoff

Writes a conversation summary document so a fresh agent can continue the work.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agent workflow#handoff#continuity#session summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ninthday/skills-base --skill handoff-ninthday
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/ninthday/skills-base/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ninthday/skills-base --skill handoff-ninthday

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 scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so work continues without repeating prior discussion. ## 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: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Removes API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, generate a handoff document describing the diagnosis so far and the next steps, then let a new session pick up exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to write 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 read that document and continue the work without repeating prior discussion.

How to preserve context when starting a new AI session?▼

Generate a handoff document before ending the session. It captures progress, decisions, and next steps, and suggests which skills the next agent should call, so the new session resumes with full context.

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 repositories free of transient session notes.

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.

Does the handoff duplicate specs, plans, or commits?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL instead of being duplicated in the handoff document.

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