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handoff

Writes a conversation summary into a handoff document for the next agent session.

Updated Jul 16, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/The-Focus-AI/walking-thoughts --skill handoff-the-focus-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/The-Focus-AI/walking-thoughts/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/The-Focus-AI/walking-thoughts --skill handoff-the-focus-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a working session ends or context runs out, the next agent starts cold and loses the reasoning behind decisions. 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: Summarizes the current session into a handoff document saved to the operating system's temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Strips API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the document. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, invoke the handoff with a note like "next session: finish the Clerk integration tests" so the incoming agent knows exactly where to pick up. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create 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 hand off an AI agent session to another agent?▼

Invoke the handoff skill at the end of your session. It writes a summary document to your OS temporary directory that the next agent can read to resume the work, including suggested skills to invoke.

How do I compact a long conversation without losing context?▼

Use the handoff skill to distill the conversation into a concise document. It references existing artifacts like specs, plans, and commits by path instead of duplicating their content, keeping the summary compact.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps the repository clean of transient session notes.

Does the handoff document include secrets or API keys?▼

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

Can I tell the next agent what to focus on in the handoff?▼

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will be used for, and the skill tailors the handoff document around that focus.

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