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handoff

Publish standardized handoff manifests describing produced artifacts for downstream skill coordination.

13|4|Updated Feb 20, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#audit#handoff#artifact#upstream#downstream
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OmexIT/claude-skills-pack --skill handoff-omexit
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Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/OmexIT/claude-skills-pack/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OmexIT/claude-skills-pack --skill handoff-omexit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Inter-skill artifact protocol. Defines how skills discover and consume prior skill outputs, handle multi-artifact handoffs, track artifact lifecycle, and clean up after consumption. Not a slash command — loaded automatically to enable skill chaining.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a formal mechanism for artifacts produced by skills to be published via standardized handoff manifests, enabling downstream skills to discover, read, and coordinate consumption.
  • Supports single- and multi-artifact outputs with per-artifact metadata, status, and downstream consumption guidance.
  • Enforces lifecycle policies (consumption, archiving, audit trails) and supports optional design-tool extensions and upstream references.

Quick Start

After producing outputs, emit a handoff manifest using the Section 2 schema to enable downstream skills to locate and use your artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I coordinate cross-skill artifact handoffs in an automated workflow?▼

Cross-skill artifact handoffs are coordinated by publishing standardized handoff manifests that describe produced artifacts, enabling downstream skills to discover, read, and consume them reliably within a workflow chain.

What is a handoff manifest and when do I need it for skill chaining?▼

A handoff manifest is a standardized protocol defining artifact metadata, quality signals, and downstream recommendations. You need it when downstream skills must discover and coordinate the use of prior skill outputs.

How do I handle missing upstream artifacts during a skill workflow?▼

Missing upstream artifacts are managed through graceful degradation. The handoff protocol supports this fallback behavior while still preserving an audit trail through archiving to maintain workflow reliability.

Can I track multiple artifacts and their lifecycle status in a single workflow?▼

Yes, multi-artifact outputs are supported with per-artifact metadata, status tracking, and downstream consumption guidance. The protocol enforces lifecycle policies including consumption, archiving, and audit trails.

Do I need to manually invoke a command to start the artifact handoff process?▼

No, the artifact handoff process is not a slash command. It is loaded automatically to enable skill chaining, requiring you to emit a handoff manifest after producing outputs to enable downstream discovery.

What's the best way to maintain an audit trail for consumed artifacts across skills?▼

Maintaining an audit trail for consumed artifacts is handled by enforcing lifecycle policies within the handoff manifest. The protocol supports archiving and tracking artifact consumption to preserve reliable audit records.

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