handoffs

Generate a structured session handoff plan preserving context, decisions, and technical details.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config --skill handoffs-suwandre
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: handoffs
Source: https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config/tree/main/skills/handoffs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-codex-config --skill handoffs-suwandre

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables teams to preserve complete conversation context and decisions when ending a session, so another agent can seamlessly resume work later.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create a detailed handoff plan that documents goals, decisions, technical details, and next steps for continuity across sessions.
  • Produce a reusable summary that helps new agents quickly resume work without losing context.
  • Support explicit purpose requirements to ensure the handoff is actionable and aligned with the next phase.

Quick Start

Provide a clear purpose for the handoff and request a complete, structured plan that captures context, decisions, and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about handoffs

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

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How do I preserve conversation context and decisions when ending an agent session?

To preserve conversation context and decisions when ending an agent session, generate a detailed session handoff plan that captures goals, technical details, and next steps for continuity. The plan provides a structured narrative and metadata fields required for seamless resumption.

What is the best way to hand off workflow planning and technical details to a new agent?

The best way to hand off workflow planning and technical details is to create a structured handoff plan documenting goals, decisions, and next steps. This explicit summary ensures the new agent can quickly resume work without losing prior context.

Can I use a structured handoff plan to maintain session continuity across different environments?

Yes, you can use a structured handoff plan to maintain session continuity across different environments. The generated plan applies the preserved context and technical details to hand off to a new agent, ensuring continuity across future work environments.

Does session handoff documentation require explicit purpose requirements to be actionable?

Session handoff documentation does require explicit purpose requirements to ensure the handoff is actionable and aligned with the next phase. Providing a clear purpose allows the system to generate a complete, structured plan capturing context and next steps.

What should I include in agent transition documentation to prevent losing prior decisions?

Agent transition documentation should include a structured narrative, explicit sections, and metadata fields required by the Handoff system. Capturing goals, decisions, technical details, and next steps prevents the new agent from losing prior context.

Why does my new agent lose context and technical details when resuming a planning workflow?

A new agent loses context and technical details when resuming a planning workflow because the prior session ended without a structured handoff plan. Generating a detailed handoff plan with explicit metadata fields preserves decisions and ensures seamless continuity.