session-handoff

Capture session context and write a .continue-here.md handoff file.

9|1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill session-handoff-calcosmic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: session-handoff
Source: https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether/tree/main/.aether/skills-codex/colony/session-handoff
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/calcosmic/Aether --skill session-handoff-calcosmic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pauses, resumes, and transfers context across sessions to ensure work can continue safely and nothing gets lost when a session ends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Captures complete session context including active phase, completed steps, in-progress step, decisions, blockers, and next actions
  • Enables seamless handoffs across pausing and resuming, across sessions and team members
  • Writes a project-root .continue-here.md handoff artifact to enable seamless resumption

Quick Start

Pause the current session to create a handoff file at the project root, then resume from the handoff when ready

Frequently Asked Questions about session-handoff

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

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How do I preserve workflow context when pausing a session?

To preserve workflow context when pausing a session, you can generate a handoff artifact that captures active phases, completed steps, decisions, blockers, and next actions. This prevents work loss by writing a loadable file at the project root.

What is the best way to resume an in-progress workflow across different team members?

The best way to resume an in-progress workflow across team members is using a context handoff file. It captures the in-progress state and next actions, allowing a new agent to load the exact session context and continue safely without losing prior decisions.

How does a session handoff checkpoint prevent loss of work at phase boundaries?

A session handoff checkpoint prevents loss of work at phase boundaries by automatically capturing the active phase and in-progress state. It writes this context to a project root file, ensuring seamless resumption when the workflow transfers across sessions.

Can I transfer active session context without losing track of blockers and decisions?

Yes, you can transfer active session context without losing blockers and decisions. The handoff process explicitly records completed steps, ongoing decisions, and current blockers into a dedicated markdown file for the next agent to load.

Do I need any specific dependencies to create a context checkpoint for resuming work later?

No specific dependencies are required to create a context checkpoint for resuming work later. The process operates independently to capture your session state and write a standard markdown handoff file directly at your project root.

Why does my workflow lose progress when transferring sessions without a checkpoint?

Your workflow loses progress without a checkpoint because the active phase, in-progress steps, and decisions are not captured. Writing a dedicated handoff file ensures the next agent loads the full context and resumes safely.