handoff

Generate continue.md and refresh STATE.md for session handoffs.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/open-gsd/gsd-pi --skill handoff-open-gsd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/open-gsd/gsd-pi/tree/main/src/resources/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/open-gsd/gsd-pi --skill handoff-open-gsd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The skill enables teams to hand off work between agents cleanly by generating a fresh continue.md and updating summary artifacts, ensuring the next agent can start from a known state without re-deriving context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a compact, actionable continue.md in the active slice directory.
  • Refresh STATE.md and summary artifacts to reflect current progress.
  • Ensure that the next agent can pick up where the previous left off with minimal context.

Quick Start

Invoke the handoff when you are pausing or ending a session to generate a continue.md and refresh STATE.md and summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a continue.md file for cross-session workflow handoffs?

To generate a continue.md for cross-session workflow handoffs, the skill consolidates the active session state, last actions, and planned next steps into a fresh file. This ensures the next agent can start from a known state without re-deriving context.

What is the best way to preserve state management context when switching between agents?

The best way to preserve state management context when switching agents is to refresh STATE.md and summary artifacts to reflect current progress. This prevents context loss and allows the next agent to pick up exactly where the previous one left off.

How do I create a clean checkpoint before pausing or ending an agent session?

To create a clean checkpoint before pausing or ending an agent session, invoke a handoff process. It locates the active slice and updates continue.md, STATE.md, and summaries to reflect the latest progress, ensuring the next agent can act immediately.

Does updating handoff summaries prevent sensitive context leakage?

Yes, updating handoff summaries prevents sensitive context leakage by carefully consolidating the current session state into continue.md and STATE.md. It ensures only the necessary actionable progress is carried forward to the next agent.

When do I need to refresh summary artifacts during a development workflow?

You need to refresh summary artifacts during a development workflow whenever you pause, break, or end a session. This updates the recorded progress and ensures the next agent receives a clean, actionable handoff checkpoint.