handoff

Generate handoff prompts capturing ephemeral session state and durable information.

Updated Sep 17, 2019

Search Tags:#session management #handoff #context preservation #agent collaboration #continuation prompt

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles --skill handoff-wwlorey

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wwlorey/dotfiles --skill handoff-wwlorey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The handoff skill helps streamline the transfer of work from one session or agent to another by producing clear and comprehensive continuation prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Ephemeral Capture: Efficiently summarizes the transient decisions and tasks of an active session.
Durable State Mapping: Identifies and links to all relevant durable information (e.g., issues, code repositories).
Self-contained Prompt Creation: Outputs a complete prompt that new agents or sessions can follow, ensuring no information is lost during handoff.

Quick Start

Generate a handoff prompt for the current session with handoff create-handoff.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I preserve context when transferring work between AI agents?▼

To preserve context when transferring work between AI agents, you can generate a comprehensive handoff prompt that captures the ephemeral session state and links to durable information like code repositories. This ensures no details are lost during the transition.

What is the best way to create a continuation prompt for a new session?▼

The best way to create a continuation prompt for a new session is to automate the capture of transient decisions and map them to relevant durable resources. This produces a self-contained prompt that a new agent can follow immediately.

How does session management handle ephemeral state during agent collaboration?▼

Session management handles ephemeral state by summarizing transient decisions and tasks from the active session, then linking this summary to durable information. This creates a complete context package for the receiving agent.

Can I generate a handoff prompt without manually copying session history?▼

Yes, you can generate a handoff prompt without manual copying by running a script that automatically gathers the current session state. This script creates a self-contained prompt suitable for immediate use by a new agent.

Does agent collaboration require a specific directory structure for context preservation?▼

Agent collaboration using this context preservation method requires a directory containing a script for gathering state and a SKILL.md file for instructions. This setup allows the system to properly capture and document the ongoing session.

When do I need a handoff prompt for seamless session transitions?▼

You need a handoff prompt for seamless session transitions when an ongoing task must be moved to a new agent or session. It documents the ephemeral state and points to durable information to prevent loss of work context.