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handoff

Generates a handoff document summarizing the current conversation for a fresh agent session.

Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#workflow continuity#agent session#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pieter-1337/Euricom-tsz --skill handoff-pieter-1337
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/Pieter-1337/Euricom-tsz/tree/main/.claude/skills/matt-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pieter-1337/Euricom-tsz --skill handoff-pieter-1337

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task needs to move to a new agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so another agent can pick up the work without repeating prior discussion. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation into a standalone handoff document saved to a temporary file path generated by mktemp. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Next-Session Guidance: Suggests which skills the next session should use and tailors the document based on user-provided arguments describing the next session's focus. - Use Case: After a long planning session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session implements the API layer" to produce a focused briefing document for the incoming agent. ## 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 transfer conversation context to a new agent session?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to compact the current conversation into a summary document saved to a temporary file. The new agent session reads that document to resume the work without repeating prior discussion.

How do I write a handoff document for another AI agent?▼

Run the handoff skill and optionally pass a description of what the next session will focus on. The skill writes a tailored summary to a path generated by mktemp and suggests relevant skills for the next session.

Does the handoff document duplicate existing plans or PRDs?▼

No. The skill explicitly avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs. It references those artifacts by path or URL instead of copying their content.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to a temporary file path produced by the mktemp command with the pattern handoff-XXXXXX.md. The skill reads the file before writing to it.

When should I not use a conversation handoff document?▼

Avoid it when all relevant context already exists in durable artifacts like commits, issues, or plans, since the handoff would add no new information. It is most useful for capturing ephemeral reasoning and decisions not recorded elsewhere.

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