handoff-protocol

Create a structured handoff package by generating a Markdown document that captures objective, required context, task definition, definition of done, constraints, and next steps for cross-agent workflow transitions. Save it in the handoffs/ directory for delivery.

Agent handoff documentation should include objective, required context, task definition, definition of done, constraints, inputs, outputs, and next steps. This standardized package prevents lost context and ensures all dependencies are documented and verifiable.

Yes, a handoff checklist requires a clear definition of done before transferring work between agents. Checklist-driven validation ensures completeness, readiness, and that the receiving agent has verifiable expectations to prevent rework.

You can use this protocol template for research handoffs, Manus to implementation transfers, or any cross-agent transfer. It maintains continuity by standardizing required context and expectations regardless of the specific workflow stage.

The best way to document dependencies and constraints when orchestrating multiple agents is a self-contained handoff package. It explicitly defines inputs, outputs, constraints, and next steps, reducing miscommunication across the agent orchestration pipeline.

Cross-agent handoffs fail without a standardized transfer package because required context is lost and dependencies remain undocumented. A structured Markdown package ensures the receiving agent gets verifiable inputs, outputs, and a clear definition of done.