handoff

Summarizes the current conversation into a handoff document for the next agent session.

2|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tajo9128/BioDockify-Pharma-AI --skill handoff-tajo9128
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/tajo9128/BioDockify-Pharma-AI/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tajo9128/BioDockify-Pharma-AI --skill handoff-tajo9128

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a task must continue in a new session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can resume the work without re-reading the entire history. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Writes a summary of the current session into a handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Artifact Referencing and Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information. - Use Case: After a long debugging session, invoke the handoff skill with a note like "next session will implement the fix" so the incoming agent receives a focused, redacted summary tailored to that goal. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a handoff document for the next session, optionally describing what the next 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 in the OS temporary directory. The next agent reads that document to resume the work without replaying the full history.

How do I create a handoff document for the next work session?

Run the handoff skill and optionally pass a short description of what the next session will focus on. The skill tailors the summary accordingly and includes a suggested skills section for the incoming agent.

Does the handoff document duplicate existing specs or plans?

No. The skill references existing artifacts such as specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of copying their content, keeping the handoff document concise.

Is sensitive information included in the handoff summary?

No. The skill explicitly redacts sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information before writing the handoff document.

Where is the handoff document saved?

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace, so it does not clutter project files.