reasoning-handover-protocol

Standardize cognitive handovers between reasoning patterns with a universal schema.

4|1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning --skill reasoning-handover-protocol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reasoning-handover-protocol
Source: https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning/tree/main/cognitive-skills/reasoning-handover-protocol
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kimasplund/claude_cognitive_reasoning --skill reasoning-handover-protocol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Reasoning Handover Protocol provides a standardized, auditable approach to transferring cognitive state between reasoning patterns during multi-pattern sessions, preserving evidence, state, and confidence details across ToT, BoT, HE, SRC, and AR handovers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Universal handover schema: base format with pattern-specific extensions for ToT, BoT, HE, SRC, AR, and more.
  • Cycle and integrity controls: cycle detection, archiving, and checkpointing to ensure safe handovers.
  • IR-v2 integration: seamless trigger and load of handover context within the orchestrator and multi-pattern flows.
  • Evidence and confidence handling: standardized evidence chains and calibrated confidence transfer across handovers.
  • Templates and references: ready-to-use templates to guide handovers and maintain audit trails.

Quick Start

Install or configure the handover protocol in your IR-v2 orchestrator, create a handover file for your from-to pattern, and load it to initialize the target pattern. Then trigger a test handover in a controlled session to validate the data flow and checkpoint creation.

Frequently Asked Questions about reasoning-handover-protocol

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer cognitive state between reasoning patterns during a multi-pattern session?

Cognitive state transfer between reasoning patterns uses a universal handover schema to preserve evidence, state, and confidence details across ToT, BoT, HE, SRC, and AR transitions. This ensures mid-session transitions are auditable and restartable.

What is a cognitive handover protocol for reasoning patterns?

A cognitive handover protocol standardizes how state, evidence, and confidence transfer between reasoning patterns like ToT, BoT, and HE. It provides template-driven handover artifacts and state transfer rules to enable consistent, auditable reasoning sessions.

How to checkpoint reasoning sessions for mid-session transitions?

Checkpointing reasoning sessions involves creating a handover file for your from-to pattern and loading it to initialize the target pattern. Cycle detection, archiving, and checkpointing controls ensure safe handovers and restartable sessions.

Does IR-v2 orchestrator support multi-pattern reasoning handovers?

IR-v2 orchestrator supports multi-pattern reasoning handovers through seamless trigger and load integration hooks. You can configure the handover protocol within the orchestrator to validate data flow and checkpoint creation in controlled sessions.

Can I maintain evidence tracking and confidence transfer across different reasoning patterns?

Evidence tracking and confidence transfer across reasoning patterns are maintained using standardized evidence chains and calibrated confidence transfer rules. The universal handover schema enforces consistent handling across ToT, BoT, HE, SRC, and AR patterns.

When do I need a universal handover schema for reasoning patterns?

A universal handover schema is needed for multi-pattern sessions requiring mid-session transitions, parallel merges, or checkpointed handovers. It enforces consistent evidence tracking and confidence transfer to enable auditable reasoning sessions.