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handoff

Generates a conversation handoff document for continuing work in a new agent session.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#agent workflow#handoff#session summary#context transfer#conversation summary#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles --skill handoff-traymachi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TrayMachi/dotfiles --skill handoff-traymachi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or needs to move to a fresh agent session, context is lost. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so another agent can pick up 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 OS temporary directory, keeping the workspace clean. - Suggested Skills Section: Recommends which skills the next agent should invoke to continue the work effectively. - Artifact Referencing: Avoids duplicating content already captured in PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs by referencing them via path or URL. - Sensitive Data Redaction: Strips API keys, passwords, and personally identifiable information from the handoff. - Use Case: You have been debugging a deployment issue for hours and want a fresh agent to continue tomorrow. Run the handoff skill with a note like "continue fixing the CI pipeline" to produce a tailored summary document. ## 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 to your OS temporary directory. The new agent reads that document to resume the work without the full chat history.

How do I tailor a handoff document for the next session?▼

Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, such as the upcoming task or goal. The skill treats the argument as the next session's purpose and tailors the document accordingly.

Where is the handoff document saved?▼

The document is saved to the temporary directory of the user's operating system, not the current workspace. This keeps project directories free of transient session files.

Does the handoff document include API keys or personal data?▼

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

Does the handoff duplicate content from plans or commits?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like PRDs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL rather than duplicated, keeping the handoff concise.

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