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handoff

Write a conversation summary handoff document for a fresh agent to continue work.

1|Updated Aug 24, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#handoff#redaction#session summary#agent continuity#context compaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yamcodes/the-hat --skill handoff-yamcodes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/yamcodes/the-hat/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yamcodes/the-hat --skill handoff-yamcodes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a conversation grows long or a session ends, context is lost and the next agent or session must start from scratch. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a structured handoff document so a fresh agent can pick up the work without repeating prior discussion. ## 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: Names which skills the next agent should invoke, preserving workflow continuity. - Artifact Referencing & Redaction: References existing specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and redacts sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and PII. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging or design session, generate a handoff document tailored to the next session's goal so a new agent resumes exactly where you left off. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant 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 a conversation to another AI agent?▼

Invoke the handoff skill to summarize the current conversation into a document a fresh agent can read. Optionally pass a description of what the next session will focus on so the document is tailored to that goal.

How to preserve context when starting a new chat session?▼

Generate a handoff document before ending the session. It captures the essential state of the work and lists suggested skills for the next agent, so the new session resumes without re-explaining prior discussion.

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 the repository clean of transient session notes.

Does the handoff document include sensitive information?▼

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

Does the handoff duplicate specs, plans, or commits?▼

No. Content already captured in artifacts like specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, or diffs is referenced by path or URL instead of being duplicated in the handoff document.

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