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handoff-updater

Update HANDOFF.md with sprint outcomes and validate via handoff-keeper.

Updated May 5, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#agile#handoff#doD#sprint#handoff-md
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace --skill handoff-updater
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff-updater
Source: https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/ai-scrum/skills/handoff-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shakhovskiya-create/shakhoff-claude-marketplace --skill handoff-updater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

HANDOFF.md is a living document that captures sprint outcomes, decisions, and next steps. Without automatic updates, critical state may be lost between sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically appends the latest sprint content to the top of HANDOFF.md after sprint completion.
  • Validates content structure with the handoff-keeper subagent to ensure meaningful updates.
  • Detects external edits to HANDOFF.md and proposes safe merge behavior to preserve user changes.

Quick Start

Run the handoff-updater at sprint end to refresh HANDOFF.md with the latest outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff-updater

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update HANDOFF.md with sprint outcomes?▼

The handoff-updater automatically appends the latest sprint content to the top of HANDOFF.md after sprint completion. This prevents critical state from being lost between sessions by maintaining a living document of sprint outcomes.

When do I need to update a sprint handoff document?▼

You need to update a sprint handoff document at sprint end and task-cycle transitions. Applying the updater at these specific points ensures critical state is preserved between sessions and decisions are accurately documented.

What happens if I manually edit HANDOFF.md before updating sprint outcomes?▼

If you manually edit HANDOFF.md, the updater detects external edits and proposes safe merge behavior. This preserves your user changes while still inserting the latest cycle content at the top of the document during the update.

How does validation work for agile handoff documentation updates?▼

Agile handoff documentation updates are validated by the handoff-keeper subagent to ensure content structure is meaningful. This validation prevents empty or malformed sprint updates from degrading the living document's quality.

Does the handoff-updater preserve existing content when appending new sprint cycles?▼

Yes, the handoff-updater preserves existing content when appending new sprint cycles. It inserts the latest cycle content at the top of HANDOFF.md while protecting the existing document structure and external edits.

What is the best way to maintain a living HANDOFF.md across agile sprints?▼

The best way to maintain a living HANDOFF.md across agile sprints is to automate updates at sprint end. The updater validates content structure, detects external edits, and appends new outcomes without overwriting existing state.

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