implement-handoff

Generate a structured implementation prompt for a second agent.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ephes/agent-stuff --skill implement-handoff
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: implement-handoff
Source: https://github.com/ephes/agent-stuff/tree/main/codex/skills/implement-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ephes/agent-stuff --skill implement-handoff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates a self-contained implementation prompt for a second agent to perform a code change.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports precise scoping of the implementation task, including required context files, constraints, and acceptance criteria.
  • Produces a structured, copy-paste ready prompt that guides an implementer through tasks, verification, and reporting.
  • Useful for handoff workflows where a human-led review must be translated into deterministic agent instructions.

Quick Start

Provide a concrete, copy-paste ready second-agent implementation prompt based on the current worktree and user request.

Frequently Asked Questions about implement-handoff

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a prompt for a second agent to implement code changes?

To generate a second-agent implementation prompt, the Skill loads task scope, gathers context, and structures constraints into a self-contained instruction set. It produces a copy-paste ready prompt covering tasks, verification, and reporting for deterministic execution.

What should an implementation handoff prompt include for a coding agent?

An implementation handoff prompt should include an explicit task statement, scope, required readings, constraints, failed approaches, key decisions, tasks, acceptance criteria, verification steps, and an implementer report contract to ensure deterministic code changes.

How do I translate a human-led code review into deterministic agent instructions?

You translate a human-led review into deterministic agent instructions by defining explicit scope, constraints, and acceptance criteria. The Skill structures these review outcomes into a structured prompt that guides an implementer through tasks and reporting.

Can I scope implementation tasks to specific context files for a coding workflow?

Yes, you can scope implementation tasks to specific context files. The Skill supports precise scoping by including required context files, constraints, and acceptance criteria within the generated handoff prompt for the second agent.

What is the best way to structure an implementer report contract for team collaboration?

The best way to structure an implementer report contract is to enforce it within the handoff prompt itself. The Skill generates a structured prompt that includes an explicit report contract, ensuring the second agent returns deterministic verification and completion outputs.

Why does my second-agent coding workflow lack deterministic execution?

Second-agent coding workflows lack deterministic execution when prompts miss explicit constraints or acceptance criteria. This Skill solves that by enforcing a structured prompt with required readings, failed approaches, and verification steps to guide the implementer.