handoff

Write session state to markdown files with privacy guards.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/weside-ai/claude-code-plugin --skill handoff-weside-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/weside-ai/claude-code-plugin/tree/main/we/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/weside-ai/claude-code-plugin --skill handoff-weside-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires git, github, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill Unit solves the problem of preserving session state across /clear and new sessions, allowing users to write, load, and list handoff data for maintaining and restoring context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Durable State Preservation: Write session state to disk for future restoration.
  • Multi-Mode Operation: Load and restore the latest or specific handoff data.
  • Privacy Guard: Ensures personal content is excluded from handoff files.
  • List Handoffs: Show a list of recent handoffs with summary details.
  • Write Handoff: Capture the current state for future reference and context.
  • Use Case: A user may use the skill at the end of a coding session to record their progress and state, which they can later restore upon resuming the session.

Quick Start

/we:handoff --write phase-7-handoff

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve session state across context clears in git repositories?

To preserve session state across context clears, you can write session state to a markdown file within your git repository, ensuring engineering surfaces are captured for future restoration.

How do I restore context from a previous coding session after clearing history?

You restore context from a previous coding session by loading the latest handoff data or a specific handoff file written to your repository, which reconstructs the prior engineering state.

Does the handoff skill support listing multiple session state files?

Yes, the handoff skill supports listing multiple session state files, showing a list of recent handoffs with summary details so you can select the specific context to restore.

Can I use this skill to save session state without exposing personal content?

Yes, you can use this skill to save session state without exposing personal content because it includes a privacy guard that ensures personal content is excluded from handoff files.

Do I need local git operations to write handoff data to my repository?

Yes, you need local git operations to write handoff data to your repository, and potentially GitHub integration for committing the handoff files to ensure durable state preservation.