handoff

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

9|Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yassimba/loom --skill handoff-yassimba
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoff
Source: https://github.com/Yassimba/loom/tree/main/skills/handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yassimba/loom --skill handoff-yassimba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When a coding session ends or context runs out, the next agent session starts with no memory of prior decisions and progress. This Skill compacts the current conversation into a handoff document so a fresh agent can resume the work without losing context. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Compaction: Summarizes the current conversation 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. - Deduplication and Redaction: References existing artifacts (specs, plans, ADRs, issues, commits, diffs) by path or URL instead of duplicating them, and strips sensitive data such as API keys, passwords, and personal information. - Use Case: Before ending a long debugging session, run the handoff skill with a note like "next session will implement the fix" so the incoming agent knows exactly where to pick up. ## Quick Start Use the handoff skill to summarize this conversation into a handoff document for the next session, which will focus on implementing the agreed fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer context between AI coding agent sessions?

Run the handoff skill before ending your session. It writes a summary document to your OS temporary directory that a fresh agent can read to resume the work, including suggested skills for the next steps.

How to compact a long conversation without losing important decisions?

The handoff skill summarizes the conversation while referencing existing artifacts like specs, plans, ADRs, commits, and diffs by path or URL instead of duplicating them, keeping the document concise and accurate.

Where is the handoff document saved?

The document is saved to the temporary directory of your operating system, not the current workspace, so it does not clutter the project repository or get committed accidentally.

Does the handoff document include API keys or secrets?

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

Can I customize the handoff for a specific next task?

Yes. Pass an argument describing what the next session will focus on, and the skill tailors the document content and suggested skills toward that goal.